as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
released the drunken revelers with the proviso that they behave for the remainder of the Mardi Gras
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Recent Examples of proviso
Starring Jordana Brewster and Scott Speedman as a couple gifted luxe new digs with the aforementioned proviso, Vaughn Stein’s thriller is too simplistic and implausible to provide any chills.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Alex and the band capitulated, with the proviso that the video would be free of gimmickry.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Analysts believe the presidential election could put Venezuela on a path to substantial change — on the proviso that Maduro is open to relinquishing power, if he is defeated at the ballot box.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 26 July 2024
For example, Gul approved the Internet access bill but included the proviso that the parts of the legislation that most egregiously violated international norms be revised.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2014
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Alex and the band capitulated, with the proviso that the video would be free of gimmickry.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Analysts believe the presidential election could put Venezuela on a path to substantial change — on the proviso that Maduro is open to relinquishing power, if he is defeated at the ballot box.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 26 July 2024
For example, Gul approved the Internet access bill but included the proviso that the parts of the legislation that most egregiously violated international norms be revised.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proviso
Noun
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The terms of the penalty provision—expanded to American women by virtue of the 19th Amendment—have never been enforced.—
Made by History,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The final product can only include provisions dealing with taxes, spending or the debt limit, and any new spending must be paid for.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Applicants can usually comply with this requirement by bringing a credit or debit card statement and a utility bill.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Applicants still need to meet requirements, such as having good moral character and being a lawful permanent resident at the time of their naturalization interview.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The commission said there have been 148 such stipulations since the process was started in 2003.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In July 2021, the Oscar nominee filed a lawsuit against distributor The Walt Disney Company, alleging that its simultaneous release of Black Widow in theaters and on streaming service Disney+ breached a stipulation in her contract that it be released exclusively in theaters.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lawns naturally move into dormancy when growing conditions become too stressful.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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