n. Foreseeing; foresight.n. The act of providing, or making previous preparation.n. A measure taken beforehand; something arranged or prepared in advance; a preparation; provident care.n. Accumulation of stores or materials beforehand; a store or stock provided.n. Specifically, a stock of food provided; hence, victuals; food; provender: usually in the plural.n. In law, a stipulation; a rule provided; a distinct clause in an instrument or statute; a rule or principle to be referred to for guidance: as, the provisions of law; the provisions of the constitution. It is sometimes used of unwritten as well as of written laws and constitutions.n. plural Certain early or medieval English statutes. See phrases below.n. In eccles, law, promotion to office by an ecclesiastical superior; especially, appointment by the Pope to a see or benefice in advance of the next vacancy, setting aside the regular patron's right of nomination.To provide with things necessary; especially, to supply with a store of food.