as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
released the drunken revelers with the proviso that they behave for the remainder of the Mardi Gras
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Recent Examples of proviso
In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
This is similar to a year ago when the Heat got Thomas Bryant to opt out, with the proviso that Bryant would be taken care of if another landing spot could not be found.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The language requires that trainees not displace experienced workers, an important proviso for entertainment unions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 June 2025
The California Coastal Commission approved a permit for the event on May 9 with a major proviso.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
This is similar to a year ago when the Heat got Thomas Bryant to opt out, with the proviso that Bryant would be taken care of if another landing spot could not be found.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The language requires that trainees not displace experienced workers, an important proviso for entertainment unions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 June 2025
The California Coastal Commission approved a permit for the event on May 9 with a major proviso.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proviso
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Becoming tax competitive globally, both in terms of absolute rates and tax design, by adopting tax provisions that reduce tax barriers to investment and capital formation.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Then, in January 2025, the government introduced a Social Media Bill that placed further requirements on social media platforms.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, the government's reporting requirements have changed, which makes historical comparisons a little tricky.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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China approved the deal at the time, but with some stipulations, CNBC's Arjun Kharpal notes.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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When investigators asked for original copies of 12 mailers, the campaign was able to produce only 10, the stipulation says.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The agency claimed hazardous working conditions led to serious lower back and other musculoskeletal disorders at Amazon facilities.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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