Synonyms of proviso

proviso

noun

prə-ˈvī-(ˌ)zō 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provision
• requirement
• stipulation
• condition
• exception
• qualification
• contingency
• reservation
• terms
• if
• limitation
• restriction
• modification
• exemption
• necessity
• requisite
• prerequisite
• must
• strings
• precondition
• essential
• demand
• need

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proviso

When other volunteers suggested launching the Instagram account, Wirtenberger said only on the proviso the sisters gave their express permission. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025

On the urging of Roman Polanski, Paul Morrissey (the manager of Andy Warhol’s renowned art studio The Factory) decided to make a horror film in 3-D, funded by an Italian producer on the proviso that Morrissey make two of them. — Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025

The deal struck between Baltimore County Public Schools and the Teachers Association of Baltimore County included a proviso giving teachers the day before Thanksgiving as a half remote professional development day and half mental health day, effectively giving them a half-day off. — Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025

The only proviso is that the company be able to take over control of the car remotely, a technology that is now emerging. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2018