prəˈvɪʒən n. & v. --n. 1 a
the act or an
instance of
providing (made no provision
for his future). b
something provided (a provision of bread). 2 (in pl.)
food,
drink,
etc.,
esp. for an
expedition. 3 a a
legal or
formal statement providing for something. b a
clause of
this. 4 Eccl.
hist. an
appointment to a
benefice not yet vacant (cf.
PROVIDE 5). --v.tr. supply (an expedition etc.)
with provisions. øøprovisioner n. provisionless adj. provisionment n. [ME f. OF f. L provisio -onis (as PROVIDE)]