Literary notes about Provision (AI summary)
In literature, “provision” is a multifaceted term that adapts to its context, ranging from the supply of food and necessities to the stipulation of laws or contracts. In some works, it clearly denotes physical supplies for sustenance or survival, as seen in historical and adventure narratives where characters stock up food and other essentials for long journeys or sieges [1][2]. In other contexts, the word takes on a legal or formal tone, referring to clauses or conditions embedded within larger frameworks, such as constitutional or contractual stipulations [3][4][5]. Authors have also employed “provision” metaphorically to suggest preparation or foresight, thus extending its meaning beyond material or legal confines [6][7]. Overall, its usage across these texts illustrates its versatility in capturing both tangible and abstract facets of care, security, and planning.
- And the provision of Solomon, for each day, was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal; 4:23.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - We had soon touched land in the same place as before and set to provision the block house.
— from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson - " In the articles of Confederation, no provision is found on this important subject.
— from The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay and James Madison - The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this agreement shall not void the remaining provisions.
— from Kant's Critique of Judgement by Immanuel Kant - This provision is familiar to every one in the case of contracts.
— from On Liberty by John Stuart Mill - The effect of this provision towards increasing the burden is, on the assumption that Germany cannot pay very large sums at first, enormous.
— from The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes - But the promise was too liberal, and the provision too vague, to effect any general or permanent benefit.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
