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
The swing-off was a new proviso in the current collective bargaining agreement, agreed to after the league locked the players out for 99 days during the ’21-22 offseason.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
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.
—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
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for proviso
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But one of the first provisions to take effect under the law removes SNAP eligibility for most refugees, asylum seekers, trafficking and domestic violence victims, and other legal immigrants.—
Renuka Rayasam,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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In an email, Zell told CNN that the bonus fee provision was canceled in accordance with US law.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Qualls will face regular work reporting requirements, more frequent eligibility checks, as well as the quarterly wage checks that Louisiana Medicaid already conducts.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a stipulation filed by the parties and signed off by a judge, the two have agreed to a temporary arrangement where DDG has custody of Halo on Wednesdays and certain weekends.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Path of destruction In the Caribbean, hotter-than-average waters paired with minimally disruptive winds higher in the atmosphere to create the perfect fuel and prime conditions for Melissa to strengthen.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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