6. (Eng. Hist.)
Defn: A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation. Blackstone.
PROVISION
Pro*vi"sion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Provisioned; p. pr. & vb. n.
Provisioning.]
Defn: To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison.
They were provisioned for a journey. Palfrey.
PROVISIONAL
Pro*vi"sion*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. provisionnel.]
Defn: Of the nature of a provision; serving as a provision for the time being; — used of partial or temporary arrangements; as, a provisional government; a provisional treaty.
PROVISIONALLY
Pro*vi"sion*al*ly, adv.
Defn: By way of provision for the time being; temporarily. Locke.
PROVISIONARY
Pro*vi"sion*a*ry, a.
Defn: Provisional. Burke.