Meaning & use
provisions
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Supplies of food and other necessary items, or the specific terms or conditions set out in a legal document.
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The hikers packed enough provisions to last a full week in the mountains.
The contract includes provisions for early termination by either party.
A note on using this word
Has two common but distinct uses: everyday supplies (food, gear) and formal legal clauses within a document.
Words with a similar meaning
suppliesstipulations
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