provision

pro|vi|sion¹ W1S3 [prəˈvıʒən] n

[Date: 1300-1400; : French; Origin: Late Latin provisio, from Latin providere; PROVIDE]

1.) [>C usually singular, U]

when you provide something that someone needs now or in the future

provision of

▪ the provision of childcare facilities

provision for

▪ provision for people with disabilities

▪ He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will.

2.) provisions [plural]

food, drink, and other supplies, especially for a journey

▪ We had enough provisions for two weeks.

3.)

a condition in an agreement or law

▪ The agreement includes a provision for each side to check the other side's weapons.

under the provisions of sth

▪ Under the provisions of the Act, employers must supply safety equipment.

provision ²

provision² v [T] formal

to provide someone or something with a lot of food and supplies, especially for a journey