provisionn.[L. provisio: cf. F. provision. See Provide.]1. The act of providing, or making previous preparation.(Shak.)2. That which is provided or prepared; that which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand; preparation.()Making provision for the relief of strangers. (Bacon.)3. Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables collected or stored; -- often in the plural.()And of provisions laid in large,
For man and beast. (Milton.)4. That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the statute has many provisions.()5. (R. C. Ch.) A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.()6. (Eng. Hist.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.(Blackstone.)v. t. To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison.()They were provisioned for a journey. (Palfrey.)