Provisos
/ˈprəvɪsoʊz/
Definitions
- (n.) Clause in a legal document introducing a condition, qualification, or exception.
The contract included several provisos limiting the scope of the agreement.
Forms
- proviso
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Commentary
Provisos often serve to narrowly tailor or restrict the general provisions of legal documents, requiring careful drafting to avoid ambiguity.
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