Proviisi

Proviisi is a Finnish term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily concerning provisions, supplies, or a fee. In a historical context, proviisi often denoted the stockpiling of essential goods, such as food and military supplies, especially for times of scarcity or for military campaigns. This involved the collection, storage, and distribution of these provisions to ensure the well-being of a population or army.

In a more contemporary and often commercial sense, proviisi can refer to a commission or a fee paid for services rendered. This is particularly common in sales or brokerage where a percentage of a transaction's value is given as remuneration. For example, a real estate agent might earn a proviisi based on the sale price of a property. The term can also be used more broadly to mean an allowance or a sum of money set aside for a specific purpose, such as a travel proviisi for an employee on a business trip.

The specific meaning of proviisi is usually determined by the context in which it is used, drawing from its historical roots of supplying necessities to its modern financial applications.