"provisorium" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: provisoriums [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} provisorium (plural provisoriums)
  1. something provisional; a provisional solution or a preparation for a better future
    Sense id: en-provisorium-en-noun-SykxWkkr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries
     
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