The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
That which is provided or prepared] that
which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken
beforehand; preparation.
Especially, a stock of food; any kind of
eatables collected or stored; -- often in the plural.
That which is stipulated in advance; a
condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions
of a contract; the statute has many provisions.
A canonical term for
regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination,
collation, and installation.
A nomination by the
pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of
his right of presentation.
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