Provider
/prəˈvaɪdər/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity that supplies goods or services to another party, especially in a contractual or commercial context.
The healthcare provider offers a range of medical services to patients.
- (n.) A party responsible for delivering network access or internet services.
The internet provider restored connectivity after the outage.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "provider" should be precisely defined to clarify scope and responsibilities, as it covers various types of suppliers across contexts.
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