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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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ENDLESSLY
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