on one condition

phrase

: only upon doing or accepting one (specified) thing
You can go on one condition: you have to finish your homework.

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Unwilling to compromise her dignity, the Empress acquiesces to the Emperor’s request on one condition – that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026 Unwilling to compromise her dignity, Navier acquiesces to the emperor’s request on one condition — that she be allowed to remarry rival Crown Prince Heinrey (Lee Jongsuk) of the Western Kingdom. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026 Sir Alec agreed, on one condition — that the boy never, ever watch the film again. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 Anyway, Chimney’s quick-thinking, Eddie’s stunning diving form and Hen’s CPR skills get the job done, and a grateful Tripp offers a sizable donation to the LAPD… on one condition. — Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on one condition

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“On one condition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20one%20condition. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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