Provisional
/prəˈvɪʒənəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Authorized or arranged to exist or take effect for a limited period or until certain conditions are met.
The parties entered into a provisional agreement pending final approval.
- (adj.) Serving as a temporary substitute or measure.
A provisional government was established after the revolution.
Forms
- provisionally
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to indicate measures or statuses that are not final and subject to change.
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