provisionalaid
nounUK /prəˈvɪʒənl eɪd/
US /prəˈvɪʒənl eɪd/
Help that is given for a short time until something better is ready.
The town received provisional aid after the storm until the government sent full support.
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2. Money given to someone for a limited time while their situation is being reviewed.
She got provisional aid from the charity while waiting for her benefits to start.
3. First-response help given quickly in an emergency before long-term plans are made.
Provisional aid reached the village within hours of the flood.
4. A temporary supply of food, shelter, or supplies given until regular services return.
The shelter offered provisional aid like blankets and hot meals to families.