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
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.
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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
But, as is always the case with the law, there are a few provisos.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
When Dead & Company officially closed out their touring career last summer at Oracle Park in San Francisco (with the proviso that one-offs or residencies like this one might still happen in the future), there were no repeats over those three nights.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2024
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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
But, as is always the case with the law, there are a few provisos.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
When Dead & Company officially closed out their touring career last summer at Oracle Park in San Francisco (with the proviso that one-offs or residencies like this one might still happen in the future), there were no repeats over those three nights.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proviso
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The $895 billion U.S. defense bill that Congress passed in December did not include a provision to extend the lend-lease act for Kyiv.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump vetoed the defense policy bill that contained that provision, in part because of the renaming aspect, but Congress voted to override him with considerable bipartisan support.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Unlike hemp shops, licensed marijuana shops may sell only to adults 21 and over, must limit their window advertising, must meet expensive licensing and security requirements, and must test and label their products for potency and purity.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Until two weeks ago, DeSantis’ administration had not taken any action against an employer for violating E-Verify requirements.—
Lawrence Mower,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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This stipulation, often viewed as a trade loophole, allowed exporters to send goods direct to consumers and under $800 duty free, and they were often used by companies like Temu and Shein.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2025
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Crossbows are legal in the U.K., albeit with strict stipulations for use and display.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Manchester United, Bournemouth, West Ham United and Everton are in advanced talks to participate in the Premier League’s Summer Series event in the United States at the end of July, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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According to the Associated Press, citing three FDA staffers on the condition of anonymity, probationary employees across the FDA received notices Saturday evening that their jobs were being eliminated.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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