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 order to acquire Sinners, Warner Bros. even agreed to revert the rights back to the director after 25 years, an unusual (although not unheard-of) proviso.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
Regarding the Rio Grande, the 1944 treaty directs Mexico to deliver 1.75 million-acre feet to the U.S. over the course of a five-year distribution cycle — with the proviso that Mexico can carry over deficits from one cycle to the next.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
The state of Nevada has earmarked $380 million in public money with the proviso that Fisher has to spend $100 million out of his pocket first, Hill said.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Graham, a long-standing ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, said that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine should include the proviso that, should Russia invade Ukraine again in future, Ukraine would be granted automatic and immediate membership of the NATO military alliance.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025
Regarding the Rio Grande, the 1944 treaty directs Mexico to deliver 1.75 million-acre feet to the U.S. over the course of a five-year distribution cycle — with the proviso that Mexico can carry over deficits from one cycle to the next.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
The state of Nevada has earmarked $380 million in public money with the proviso that Fisher has to spend $100 million out of his pocket first, Hill said.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Graham, a long-standing ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, said that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine should include the proviso that, should Russia invade Ukraine again in future, Ukraine would be granted automatic and immediate membership of the NATO military alliance.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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The deal also includes a provision for transshipments, wherein goods originating in another country (like China) that are routed through Vietnam will face a 40-percent duty rate.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
7 July 2025
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Revoking California’s waivers Under a provision of the Clean Air Act, California has the power to set vehicle-emission standards that are stricter than federal regulations.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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The lawsuit claims the picnics are charitable expressive conduct and acts of peaceful assembly, and argues Tempe's permit requirements violate the advocates' First and 14th Amendment rights, which protect freedom of speech and assembly, and ensure due process and equal protection under the law.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Among the new regulations, the most consequential are: 1) the requirement that climbers must summit at least one 7,000-meter (22,965-foot) peak in Nepal before applying for a permit for Mount Everest, and 2) the ban on solo expeditions on Mount Everest and all other 8,000-meter (26,247-foot) peaks.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Day, who plays Charlie Kelly on the sitcom, said there were no off-limits stipulations from the network.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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There is also no stipulation in Kohberger’s plea agreement to prevent him from doing interviews with media or writing a book.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Talking with detainees about living conditions is the most important part of a tour, Eskamani said.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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Other health conditions: People with metabolic disorders like obesity or diabetes are at higher risk for developing MASH.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
12 July 2025
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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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