proviso

[pruh-vahy-zoh]

noun

plural

provisos, provisoes 

1. a clause in a statute, contract, or the like, by which a condition is introduced.

2. a stipulation or condition.

   Synonyms: qualification, limitation, restriction

proviso

/ prəˈvaɪzəʊ /

noun

1. a clause in a document or contract that embodies a condition or stipulation

2. a condition or stipulation

Word History and Origins

Origin of proviso¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin prōvīsō, for prōvīsō ( quod ) it being provided (that), ablative neuter singular of Latin prōvīsus, past participle of prōvidēre to provide

Word History and Origins

Origin of proviso¹

C15: from Medieval Latin phrase prōvīsō quod it being provided that, from Latin prōvīsus provided

Example Sentences

Yet with the proviso that Sainz is still adapting to his new surroundings - car and team - Albon has had a decisive advantage over the Spaniard.

From BBC

The California Coastal Commission approved a permit for the event on May 9 with a major proviso.

From Los Angeles Times

You need that proviso to make sure the system isn't abused, but it is something that should be examined.

From BBC

George also trained for several years with Unique FA, an elite academy, but under the proviso that he would play with players a few years older than himself.

From BBC

And the biggest proviso is that the pace of Red Bull - for whom Verstappen won a fourth consecutive drivers' title last year - is particularly hard to divine.

From BBC