Provisions: meaning, definitions and examples

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provisions

 

[ prəˈvɪʒənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food supplies

Provisions are food and other necessary supplies, especially for a journey.

Synonyms

provisioning, rations, supplies

Examples of usage

  • We packed provisions for our camping trip.
  • The ship was stocked with provisions for the long voyage.
  • She made sure to buy enough provisions to last the winter.
Context #2 | Noun

legal terms

Provisions are clauses in a legal document or law.

Synonyms

clauses, stipulations, terms

Examples of usage

  • The contract included provisions for termination.
  • The new law has specific provisions for protecting the environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "provisions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 provisões

🇮🇳 प्रावधान

🇩🇪 Vorräte

🇮🇩 persediaan

🇺🇦 припаси

🇵🇱 zapasy

🇯🇵 備蓄 (びちく)

🇫🇷 provisions

🇪🇸 provisiones

🇹🇷 erzak

🇰🇷 비축물

🇸🇦 مؤن

🇨🇿 zásoby

🇸🇰 zásoby

🇨🇳 储备 (chǔbèi)

🇸🇮 zaloge

🇮🇸 birgðir

🇰🇿 қорлар

🇬🇪 მარაგები

🇦🇿 təchizat

🇲🇽 provisiones

Etymology

The word 'provisions' originated from the Latin word 'provisio', meaning foresight or preparation. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to supplies or preparations, especially for a journey. Over time, the term has also been adopted in legal contexts to refer to specific clauses or terms in documents. The concept of provisions has been essential throughout history, ensuring that people are prepared and supplied for various situations.

See also: provisional, provisioning.

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