"provision" meaning in English

See provision in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/ Audio: en-us-provision.ogg [US] Forms: provision [singular], provisions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A provision is an item that is kept by a person that he needs to support himself for the future.
    Sense id: simple-provision-en-noun-3--cVchG
  2. A provision is something that is given to a person to help him provide for needs of his.
    Sense id: simple-provision-en-noun-IClxzzpG
  3. A provision is a law that makes an exception or special rule for a specific situation.
    Sense id: simple-provision-en-noun-oJ7k1-mS
     
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