proviso

Mr. McElwee signs off on the project, with the encouragement of Adrian—who has long thought his father should aim more for the mainstream—and the proviso that he be allowed to shoot a making-of film.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

There’s an interesting proviso in the Allbirds–to–NewBird AI switchover that’s gotten much less public attention.

From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2026

For the time being, he is committed to Wales until 2028, with the obvious proviso that things could change if a big club comes calling.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Even with the proviso that the November inflation figure was likely pushed lower by data issues stemming from the government shutdown, the average worker’s hourly pay can buy a bit more than a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

Harry and Hermione felt that it was best not to stay anywhere too long, and Ron agreed, with the sole proviso that their next move took them within reach of a bacon sandwich.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

The bill, however, was clogged with provisoes against the encroachments of prerogative.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Charles Campbell

Why was the crown entailed by so many provisoes, reserves, and limitations?

From A Seasonable Warning and Caution against the Insinuations of Papists and Jacobites in favour of the Pretender Being a Letter from an Englishman at the Court of Hanover by Daniel Defoe

The provisoes of the act virtually left the whole power of punishment still in the hands of the governor and council.

From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Charles Campbell

“From Densham’s very elaborate provisoes I think we may gather that he has a plan.”

From Mysterious Mr. Sabin by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim

Provided!—Oh!" cried Vivian, laughing, "spare your musty provisoes, my dear philosopher!

From Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Maria Edgeworth

Experts said such provisos still have the effect of muzzling a victim’s speech and hindering public accountability.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025

Two novel provisos, however, combine to make the rule nearly toothless.

From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2023

Since then, they have created clauses for providing cover, including provisos that ships need to stay inside the corridor when transiting or risk invalidating their policies.

From Reuters ● Nov. 2, 2022

While this is undoubtedly cause for concern, there are some provisos.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2022

I make three provisos only, none of which affect the force of my argument for immediate practical purposes.

From The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes