provision

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Under the provisions of the 1998 Northern Ireland Act, regulations governing the flag had become "a transferred prerogative matter", precluding Her Majesty's "command on flags … having any legal effect in Northern Ireland".

From BBC

Local bodies were granted constitutional status and urban governance was decentralised - but many of the provisions have never been fully implemented, says Mr Chatterjee.

From BBC

The estate tax has many provisions to protect family farms and businesses.

From Salon

It also includes a provision for Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas to lay down its weapons -- a major sticking point.

From Barron's

He added that the provisions of a "historic treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership" signed during his visit to Pyongyang in June last year had been fulfilled "thanks to our joint efforts".

From Barron's