proviso

noun

prə-ˈvī-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce proviso (audio)
Definition of provisonext
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 When other volunteers suggested launching the Instagram account, Wirtenberger said only on the proviso the sisters gave their express permission. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025 On the urging of Roman Polanski, Paul Morrissey (the manager of Andy Warhol’s renowned art studio The Factory) decided to make a horror film in 3-D, funded by an Italian producer on the proviso that Morrissey make two of them. — Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025 The deal struck between Baltimore County Public Schools and the Teachers Association of Baltimore County included a proviso giving teachers the day before Thanksgiving as a half remote professional development day and half mental health day, effectively giving them a half-day off. — Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2025 The only proviso is that the company be able to take over control of the car remotely, a technology that is now emerging. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2018 See All Example Sentences for proviso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proviso
  1. provision
  2. requirement
  3. stipulation
  4. condition
Noun
  • Earlier this year, a Supreme Court decision weakened a core provision of the Voting Rights Act, threatening Black political representation across the South.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • That includes bringing in physical and cybersecurity assistance for county clerks, mailing ballots earlier to minimize problems from delays, and creating a provision to allow the governor to declare an emergency in case of interference.
    — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of provision
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  • States are also setting up systems that may not adequately track pregnant and postpartum enrollees who should be exempt from the law’s new work requirements, erroneously dropping them from coverage, Burak’s report said.
    — Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • There is a new effort to increase the minimum wage and training requirements for security guards in California ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of requirement
Noun
  • The script was tailored to bring Oliver’s voice and comedic timing to the character while still honoring his stipulations.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In February, residents of the lofts turned down an offer from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, along with the National Electrical Contractors Association, to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation.
    — Rashad Alexander August 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of stipulation
Noun
  • His brother had been born with a congenital condition and did not have a left hand.
    — Allie Torgan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Advocates for Baltimore's homeless community are calling on Maryland's General Assembly to investigate living conditions at several hotels the city purchased and turned into shelters.
    — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of condition

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“Proviso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proviso. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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