provisoes

NOUN

stipulation, condition of agreement

Synonyms

WEAK

agreement catch catch-22 clause demand fine print joker kicker limitation prerequisite qualification requirement reservation restriction rider small print specification stipulation strings term terms

NOUN

provision

Synonyms

STRONG

clause condition qualification stipulation

NOUN

stipulation

Synonyms

STRONG

article clause condition prerequisite provision restriction rider term

Example Sentences

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“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)

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

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

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)

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

From Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Edgeworth, Maria