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
Noun
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With the de minimis provision gone, air freight has declined around 30 percent, per Glennon.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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There were no explicit provisions or agreements with the college in either the land deal transferring the plot from college ownership to the state, nor the deal transferring the property from the state to Trump’s library foundation.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some states have instituted requirements for websites with adult or pornographic content to verify visitors' age before granting access, although tech experts have pointed out VPNs can be used to get around those guardrails.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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There will be 223 new apartments available altogether, once the Union at Rose Park is completed, and 165 of those will be considered affordable housing for lower-income residents, a requirement of each development's tax incremental financing.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the pro golfer only agreed to participate in the project after production agreed to his filming stipulations.—
Effie Orfanides,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Gusman donated the theater under the stipulation that the semi-autonomous Miami Parking Authority would manage the property.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Those over 60 or with certain medical conditions are at a greater risk for severe illness.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cubs were discovered alone and in poor condition before beings safely trapped by the UC Davis California Carnivores Program team in coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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