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