provisoes

Why was the crown entailed by so many provisoes, reserves, and limitations?

“From Densham’s very elaborate provisoes I think we may gather that he has a plan.”

The provisoes of the act virtually left the whole power of punishment still in the hands of the governor and council.

We have in these few brief provisoes the sum total of everything that, in effect, constitutes the liberty of the subject.

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