PROVISORY

provisory

(adjective) subject to a proviso; “a provisory clause”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

provisory (comparative more provisory, superlative most provisory)

Containing a proviso.

Dependent on a proviso or condition.

Temporary; pending something more permanent.

Synonyms

• (relating to a proviso) conditional

• (pending something) provisional, temporary, transitory

Noun

provisory (plural provisories)

(philately) synonym of provisional

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*vi"so*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. provisoire.]

1. Of the nature of a proviso; containing a proviso or condition; conditional; as, a provisory clause.

2. Making temporary provision; provisional.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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