provisos
Pronunciation: [prəˈvaɪzoʊz]
Word
Context: "law, agreements"
(noun) a proviso is a condition or requirement that must be met in an agreement or contract. It's like saying, 'I'll do this for you if you do that for me.' It makes sure everyone knows what needs to happen for the agreement to work.
Example
The contract included a proviso that stated the work must be completed by next month.
Example
Without any provisos, the agreement was not clear and could lead to confusion.
Example
What provisos should we include in our agreement to protect ourselves?
Context: "conversation"
(noun) a proviso can also refer to a statement that limits how something can be done or used. It's like adding a rule when making plans or rules for a game.
Example
We decided to go on the trip with the proviso that everyone would help with the planning.
Example
There were no provisos in the rules, so everyone played however they wanted.
Example
Are there any provisos we need to follow for the school project?
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