noun

proviso

/prəˈvaɪzoʊ/ · say it: pruh·VY·zoh

a condition attached to an agreement

In Debate & Persuasion

a conditional clause

In Nuance & Precision

In more detail

1. (noun) a condition or requirement that must be agreed to before something can happen

2. (noun) a clause in a legal document that states an exception or special condition

Examples

1. They agreed to sell the house with the proviso that the buyer would maintain the garden.
2. The contract includes a proviso that allows either party to cancel within 30 days.

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proviso

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