Proviso

Word PROVISO
Character 7
Hyphenation pro vi so
Pronunciations /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/

Definitions and meanings of "Proviso"

What do we mean by proviso?

A clause in a document imposing a qualification, condition, or restriction. noun

A clause making what precedes conditional on what follows; a provision or article in a statute, contract, or other writing, by which a condition is introduced; a conditional stipulation that affects an agreement, law, grant, etc. noun

Nautical, a stern-fast or hawser carried to the shore, to steady a ship. noun

An article or clause in any statute, agreement, contract, grant, or other writing, by which a condition is introduced, usually beginning with the word provided; a conditional stipulation that affects an agreement, contract, law, grant, or the like. noun

A conditional provision to an agreement noun

A stipulated condition noun

A conditional provision to an agreement.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Proviso

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The word "proviso" in example sentences

The upside-down proviso is about protecting the people who got there first. ❋ Rebecca Tushnet (2009)

The upside-down proviso is paternalistic with respect to earlier owners — it applies even if they chose not to make their permission conditional, as in Gracen. ❋ Rebecca Tushnet (2009)

That proviso is a thoughtful message for young moviegoers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But his proviso is that Justice League, about four superheroes including Wonder Woman, would have to do really, really boffo to justify having a female as the main star of a spin-off pic. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The only important proviso is that such talks must be held in an atmosphere free from threat or duress. ❋ Unknown (1962)

The upside down proviso: the proviso is that you shouldn’t give property if it would cause harm to use of commons. ❋ Rebecca Tushnet (2009)

The upside down proviso is that you shouldn’t give property if it would cause harm to another property owner: “must not in any way affect the scope of any copyright protection in that preexisting material.” ❋ Rebecca Tushnet (2009)

In both cases, however, the proviso is still that no one can be tried until they’re caught first.) Martinned (Quote) ❋ Unknown (2010)

The most that can be said, even assuming the power to pass the Wilmot proviso, which is denied, is that there is a forbearance to exercise, not a violation of, the power to pass the proviso. ❋ Various (1899)

To show how devotedly true that honorable and distinguished servant of God was to the flock over whom he had pastoral charge, he consented, with this proviso, which is given in his own words. ❋ Unknown (1887)

The pledge is contained in a 31-word proviso in the capital budget that passed the House Friday and is in the Senate today. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To all which was added a condition that he should lead a respectable life -- a proviso which is practically explained in the very next appearance of his name in the records on account of a misdemeanor for which his accomplice was ordered to quit the town within three days. ❋ Various (N/A)

"I think that the money which she lent to the firm should, at any rate, be deducted," said John Ball, speaking this with a kind of proviso to himself, that the words so spoken were intended to be taken as having any meaning only on the presumption that that document which he had seen in the other room should turn out to be wholly inoperative and inefficient at the present moment. ❋ Anthony Trollope (1848)

Finally, it is worth noting that the disputed "proviso" in the 17th amendment specifically empowers the legislature of the state to authorize governors, "to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies by election as the legislature may direct." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Finally, it is worth noting that the disputed "proviso" in the 17th amendment specifically empowers the legislature of the state to authorize governors, "to make temporary appointments until the people fill the vacancies ❋ Unknown (2009)

Usually, they are sold quickly but with the proviso that the gallery may borrow the works back for exhibitions--that is a common solution to the slow-producing artist problem, filling up the gallery walls for exhibitions even though half or more of the works may not be for sale. ❋ Daniel Grant (2011)

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