Proviso

Pronunciation: /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

Definitions of proviso

noun a condition or stipulation in a document or agreement

Example Sentences

A1 I will lend you my car, with the proviso that you fill up the gas tank before returning it.

A2 She agreed to help with the project, but with the proviso that she could work from home.

B1 The contract includes a proviso stating that any changes must be approved by both parties.

B2 The agreement was made with the proviso that certain conditions would be met within a specific timeframe.

C1 The proviso in the contract outlined the consequences of breaching the terms of the agreement.

C2 The proviso regarding confidentiality was clearly outlined in the legal document.

Examples of proviso in a Sentence

formal The contract includes a proviso stating that all payments must be made within 30 days.

informal Just a heads up, there's a proviso that we have to finish the project by next Friday.

slang Hey, remember the proviso about not bringing outside food into the theater.

figurative In life, there's always a proviso that success comes with hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of proviso

• plural: provisos
• comparative: more proviso
• superlative: most proviso
• present tense: provises
• future tense: will proviso
• perfect tense: have provisoed
• continuous tense: is provisoing
• singular: proviso
• positive degree: proviso
• infinitive: to proviso
• gerund: provising
• participle: provisoed

Origin and Evolution of proviso

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proviso' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'providere' meaning 'to foresee' or 'to provide for'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a condition or stipulation in a document, the word 'proviso' has evolved to be used more broadly to signify any condition or stipulation that is added to an agreement or statement.