provisions

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provisions  /prə ˈvɪ ʒənz/ ? Meaning of "provisions"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) a stock or supply of foods

Synonym(s)

provender, viands, victuals

Usage(s):

  1. Presidential signature includes provisions that are subject to well-founded constitutional objections.
  2. One of its provisions will help gain broader acceptance for a procedure that helps identify criminals: DNA testing.
  3. These three provisions require the government to seek permission from a special foreign surveillance court for subpoenas and surveillance.
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