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provided that
/prəˈvaɪdɪd ðæt/
[/prəˈvaɪdɪd ðæt/]
on condition that
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Definition
Used to state a condition that must be met.
Example
You may borrow the equipment, provided that you return it by Friday.
You may borrow the equipment, provided that you return it by Friday.
Etymology
From Latin "providere," to foresee or provide.
How & Where It’s Used
Formal way to set a condition; common in contracts and rules.