provisioun

Etymology
Borrowed from, from , accusative singular of ; equivalent to.

Noun

 * 1) Preparations, a readying; something which is set up or given for use.
 * 2)  A legal provision or clause; a condition.
 * 3) Foresight, carefulness; the state of having discretion.
 * 4)  Induction into a non-vacant benefice; ecclesiastical provision.
 * 5)  Caring, guardianship, safekeeping.
 * 6)  A provision, stock, or cache.
 * 7)  A papally-granted right to bypass the ecclesiastical hierarchy.