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
  • The Democratic senator, who voted for the USMCA trade pact in 2019, is calling for better labor standards, enforcement provisions, wage protections, and updates to origin requirements that prevent China from accessing the North American market through Mexico.
    Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • During the debate, some council members argued the city must ensure stronger oversight of organizations receiving millions of dollars in public funding, while others cautioned against provisions that could abruptly cut off services for tenants in the middle of eviction cases.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There have been outbreaks of tuberculosis and measles at the site, and ICE officers have used the dangerously subpar conditions to pressure detainees to sign papers authorizing their deportation.
    Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • With heavy snow and blizzard conditions expected in the Twin Cities starting late Saturday and lasting through the day on Sunday, there was concern about whether the Maple Leafs’ team plane would be able to arrive as scheduled after Toronto played a Saturday night game in Buffalo.
    Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • If a teammate pushes for an answer, share your requirements and propose a reasonable timeframe that respects both schedules.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The Florida requirements would take effect next year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Provisos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/provisos. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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