Defn: The office or position of a provisor. [R.] J. Webster.
PROVISORY
Pro*vi"so*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. provisoire.]
1. Of the nature of a proviso; containing a proviso or condition; conditional; as, a provisory clause.
2. Making temporary provision; provisional.
PROVOCATION
Prov`o*ca"tion, n. Etym: [F. provocation, L. provocatio. See
Provoke.]
1. The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger. Fabyan.
2. That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation. Paley.
3. Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.
4. (Law)
Defn: Such prior insult or injury as may be supposed, under the circumstances, to create hot blood, and to excuse an assault made in retort or redress.