- plural of proviso.
provisoes
Example Sentences
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Provided!—Oh!" cried Vivian, laughing, "spare your musty provisoes, my dear philosopher!
From Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Maria Edgeworth
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
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
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 Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron Macaulay
“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
