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pro·vi·so
\prəˈvī(ˌ)zō, prōˈ-\ noun
(plural provisos or provisoes)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, provided (abl. of provisum, neuter of provisus, past participle of providēre to provide), in proviso quod provided that, a phrase with which clauses in medieval legal documents often began — more at provide
1. : an article or clause (as in a statute, contract, or grant) that introduces a condition, qualification, or limitation and usually begins with the word provided
< a proviso … to modify the operation of that part of the statute — G.D.Oxner >
— compare purview
2. : a conditional stipulation : reservation
< expresses the belief only with a skeptical proviso — H.R.Finch >
Synonyms: see condition |