provision

[US]/prəˈvɪʒn/
[UK]/prəˈvɪʒn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. supply of necessary goods or materials
v. to supply with necessary items, especially food.

Phrases & Collocations

legal provision

provision of services

financial provision

safety provision

make provision for

special provision

general provision

make provision against

express provision

additional provision

supplementary provision

Example Sentences

the provisions of lease

to make provision for the future

provision is made for the sustentation of preachers.

new contracts for the provision of services.

there is an ambiguity in the provisions in relation to children's hearings.

provision is organized on the principle of selectivity.

Their provisions were practically gone.

according to the provisions of the act

(5) relevant decretal provision.

The government is responsible for the provision of education for all the children.

He made no provision against the unforeseen expenses.

special educational provisions for exceptional children.

a tariff provision that came piggyback with the tax bill; a piggyback provision to a new piece of legislation.

If any provision is deemed unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severable and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

foisted unfair provisions into the contract.

diplomatic packaging of the key provisions will make a confrontation unlikely.

farmers have been slow to make provision for their retirement.

financial institutions have to provision against loan losses.

the provision and support to families who are socially disadvantaged.

Real-world Examples

Good to know. In here, you'll find emergency provisions.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 3

OK, we mentioned this provision on adoptions.

Source: NPR News February 2016 Compilation

The law also includes dozens of other less known provisions.

Source: New York Times

Don't worry, Eeyore. We've made special provision for you.

Source: Goodbye, Christopher Robin.

There are other provisions at the grassroots levels.

Source: NPR News December 2021 Collection

It's also the law with a creative enforcement provision.

Source: NPR News September 2021 Compilation

76.there are enough provisions and drinking water for 48 hours.

Source: Maritime English listening

Authorities have struggled to enforce legal provisions to protect wild animals.

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2023 Collection

This is where you find your provisions, good camels, and experienced camel drivers.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

First aid is the provision of initial care when someone is sick or injured.

Source: World Holidays

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