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proviso

pro·vi·so [ prə vzō ] (plural pro·vi·sos or pro·vi·soes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. condition within agreement: a condition asked as part of an agreement

2. clause added to contract: a clause introducing a condition in a contract

[15th century. < medieval Latin proviso quod "provided that" < Latin proviso, form of past participle of providere (see provide)]
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