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View usage for: (prəvaɪzoʊ) Word forms: plural provisoscountable noun [oft NOUN that]A proviso is a condition in an agreement. You agree to do something if this condition is fulfilled. I told Norman I would invest in his venture as long as he agreed to one proviso. Okay, with the proviso that Jane agrees, I accept. Synonyms: condition, requirement, provision, strings More Synonyms of proviso proviso in British English (prəˈvaɪzəʊ) nounWord forms: plural -sos or -soes1. a clause in a document or contract that embodies a condition or stipulation 2. a condition or stipulation Word origin C15: from Medieval Latin phrase prōvīsō quod it being provided that, from Latin prōvīsus provided proviso in American English (prəˈvaɪˌzoʊ; proʊˈvaɪˌzoʊ) nounWord forms: plural proˈviˌsos or proˈviˌsoes1. a clause, as in a document or statute, making some condition or stipulation 2. a condition or stipulation Word origin ML proviso (quod), provided (that) < L, abl. of provisus, pp. of providere: see provide Examples of 'proviso' in a sentenceproviso Definition a condition or stipulation I accept, with the proviso that Jane agrees. Additional synonymsDefinition a section of a legal document such as a will or contract There is a clause in his contract which entitles him to a percentage of the profits. Synonyms section, condition, article, item, chapter, rider, provision, passage, point, part, heading, paragraph, specification, proviso, stipulationThis plan has one important limitation. Synonyms weakness, failing, qualification, reservation, defect, disadvantage, flaw, drawback, shortcoming, snag, imperfectionDefinition a condition incorporated in a document a provision that would allow existing regulations to be reviewed Synonyms condition, term, agreement, requirement, demand, rider, restriction, qualification, clause, reservation, specification, caveat, proviso, stipulation- provision
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Additional synonymsDefinition a condition that modifies or limits The empirical evidence is subject to many qualifications. Synonyms condition, restriction, proviso, requirement, rider, exception, criterion, reservation, allowance, objection, limitation, modification, exemption, prerequisite, caveat, stipulationDefinition a specific need or want The products met all legal requirements. Synonyms necessity, demand, specification, stipulation, want, need, must, essential, qualification, precondition, requisite, prerequisite, sine qua non, desideratum, must-have Definition an exception or limitation that prevents one's wholehearted acceptance Synonyms condition, rider, qualification, proviso, stipulationDefinition a rule or situation that limits or controls something or someone the relaxation of travel restrictions Synonyms control, rule, condition, check, regulation, curb, restraint, constraint, confinement, containment, demarcation, stipulationHis only stipulation is that his clients follow his advice. Synonyms condition, requirement, provision, term, contract, agreement, settlement, rider, restriction, qualification, clause, engagement, specification, precondition, prerequisite, proviso, sine qua non |