Provisions
/prəˈvɪʒənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Specific clauses or stipulations within a legal document that establish rights, duties, or conditions.
The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution.
- (n.) The act of supplying or making available necessary items or resources, often in legal or governmental contexts.
The provisions of food and shelter were mandated by the humanitarian law.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'provisions' usually refers to distinct sections within a document; clarity in numbering and wording avoids ambiguity.
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