proviso (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /prəˈvaɪ.zoʊ/
Definition
A condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement that limits its scope.
Examples
The contract was signed with the proviso that all work must be completed by the end of the month.
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely two days a week.
The committee approved the budget proposal with the proviso that spending be reviewed every quarter.
How to Use proviso
- with the proviso that (collocation)
- introduces a condition — "They agreed to the plan with the proviso that it stays within budget."
- subject to the proviso (collocation)
- dependent on a specific condition — "The sale is subject to the proviso that the inspection passes."
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