proviso

Definitions

A condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.

A clause in a legal document that introduces a condition or limitation.

Examples

The contract was signed with the proviso that the work must be completed by the end of the month.

He agreed to lend her the money with the proviso that she pay it back within a year.

The committee approved the proposal with the proviso that additional safety measures be implemented.

Synonyms

condition stipulation clause provision qualification caveat requirement

Antonyms

certainty unconditionality absolute guarantee reality fact truth