proviso

[prəˈvaɪzəʊ]

proviso Definition

a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.

Using proviso: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "proviso" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The proviso to the contract was that the work must be completed within six months.

• Example

  He agreed to lend me the money, with the proviso that I pay him back by the end of the month.

• Example

  The new law includes a proviso that allows for certain exceptions.

proviso Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for proviso

• stipulation
• term
• clause
• rider
• condition

Phrases with proviso

• with the proviso that

  on the condition that

  Example

  I'll come to the party with the proviso that I can leave early.

• proviso against something

  a clause or condition that prohibits or restricts something

  Example

  The contract included a proviso against sharing confidential information with third parties.

• proviso for something

  a clause or condition that provides for something

  Example

  The agreement had a proviso for an extension of the deadline if necessary.

Origins of proviso

from Latin 'provisus', meaning 'foreseen'

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Summary: proviso in Brief

'Proviso' [prəˈvaɪzəʊ] refers to a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement. It is often used in legal or formal contexts, such as 'The proviso to the contract was that the work must be completed within six months.' 'Proviso' can also be used in phrases like 'with the proviso that,' indicating a condition, and 'proviso against/for something,' denoting a restriction or provision.