Provisions

pro·vi·sion  (pr-vzhn)

n.

1. The act of supplying or fitting out.

2. Something provided.

3. A preparatory action or measure.

4. provisions A stock of necessary supplies, especially food.

5. A stipulation or qualification, especially a clause in a document or agreement.

tr.v. pro·vi·sioned, pro·vi·sion·ing, pro·vi·sions

To supply with provisions.

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[Middle English, from Old French, forethought, from Latin prvsi, prvsin-, from prvsus, past participle of prvidre, to foresee, provide for; see provide.]

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pro·vision·er n.

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Provisions a supply of necessaries or materials; a stock or store.

Examples: provision of bread, 1535; of nuts and acorns, 1796; of stewards, 1486; of words, 1690.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

provisions - a stock or supply of foods commissariat, viands, victuals, provender food, nutrient - any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue food cache - food in a secure or hidden storage place larder - a supply of food especially for a household