provision
noun
a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
provisions
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pluralof provision.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof provision (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
provisionnouna clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
Example Sentences
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Cubans have traditionally enjoyed favoured immigration status in the United States under provisions enshrined in 1960s-era legislation called the Cuban Adjustment Act.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Currently, the employer has near unilateral control over what the contract provisions are,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
They really have improved the catch-up provisions, and you could put thousands of dollars more away per year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
But exceptions remain, including provisions relating to a first wife's infertility or illness, which women's rights groups have criticised on grounds of privacy and medical confidentiality.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
If she were to go exploring, she’d need proper provisions.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
