Definition of provisional
: serving for the time being : temporary a provisional government
provisionally
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Examples of provisional in a Sentence
The government has given provisional approval for the use of the new drug.
will form a provisional government until a new leader can be elected
First Known Use of provisional
1601
provisional
Definition of provisional
: a postage stamp for use until a regular issue appears — compare definitive
First Known Use of provisional
1886
PROVISIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: existing or accepted for the present time but likely to be changed
Law Dictionary
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1 : provided for a temporary need : suitable or acceptable in the existing situation but subject to change or nullification a provisional government provisional custody of a minor
2 : of, relating to, or being temporary judicial acts or proceedings (as of attachment, injunction, or sequestration) allowed before final judgment to protect the interests of one or more parties to an action a provisional remedy
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