provisoes
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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
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
Provided!—Oh!" cried Vivian, laughing, "spare your musty provisoes, my dear philosopher!
From Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Edgeworth, Maria
“From Densham’s very elaborate provisoes I think we may gather that he has a plan.”
From Mysterious Mr. Sabin by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
We have in these few brief provisoes the sum total of everything that, in effect, constitutes the liberty of the subject.
From The Empire of the East by Montgomery, H. B. (Helen Barrett)