Charges for provisions (5)
I believe the answer is:
terms
This clue could be a double definition.
'charges' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
'provisions' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'for' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for terms that I've seen before include "Times" , "words" , "Academic periods" , "Conditions; charge" , "Work periods" .)