provisos

variants also provisoes
Definition of provisosnext
plural of proviso
as in provisions
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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Noun
  • If Erdos dismisses the lawsuit on account of arbitration, that will mean the dispute leaves the public court system and continues in arbitration, which is private and subject to confidentiality provisions.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • While Washington is known for its gridlock and inaction, this tax season, business owners are benefiting from the pro-growth provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut.
    Blanche Lincoln, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Endicott already has been a stop for some ships previously and an alternative when conditions in Tracy Arm, such as excess ice, have been unsafe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Red danger flags were flying due to ocean conditions.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Proponents of lighter federal regulation argue that a national policy framework with minimal requirements—focused on energy and infrastructure concerns rather than comprehensive AI restrictions—better serves both innovation and public interest than aggressive preemptive regulation.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The weeklong trip includes hotel stays, a custom itinerary, and social media storytelling requirements.
    Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Provisos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisos. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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