proviso

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

Young coaches are often appointed on the proviso that their role is to prepare the team to win games.

From BBC ● Feb. 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

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

From Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Edgeworth, Maria

Numerous heirs at law, reversioners, and creditors implored the Upper House to introduce such provisoes as might secure the innocent against all danger of being involved in the punishment of the guilty.

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron

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 Defoe, Daniel

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

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

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 Campbell, Charles

I said, “Well, I don’t actually do that kind of thing. But I’ll do it with two provisos: One, you have to introduce me. And two, you have to sing a song with me.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2024

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

From Freiburg they received an unconditional assent; from Glarus and Solothurn, where the friends of Reform were increasing in number, one with provisos attached.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob