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The act of providing, or making previous preparation. |
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That which is provided or prepared; that which is
brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand;
preparation. |
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Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables
collected or stored; -- often in the plural. |
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That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a
previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the
statute has many provisions. |
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A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice,
comprehending nomination, collation, and installation. |
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A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became
vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation. |
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To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a
garrison. |
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