provision

  1. Noun.  An item of goods or supplies obtained for future use.
  2. Noun.  Money set aside for a future event.
  3. Noun.  (accounting) A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.
  4. Noun.  (legal) A clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
  5. Verb.  To supply with provisions.

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