Provisor
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
He that hath the care of providing things necessary; but more especially one who sued to the court of Rome for a provision.
Jacob; 25 Edw. III.
One nominated by the pope to a benefice before it became void, in prejudice of the right of the true patron.
4 Bla. Com. 111*.