Definitions

1. noun

a condition or stipulation, especially one that is considered unreasonable or excessive

“The contract included several provisos that the company would have to meet.”

2. noun

a precautionary measure or plan

“They made a few provisos for their safety in case of an emergency.”

3. verb

to provide or stipulate something as a condition

“The government will provisionally accept their proposal, but only on certain provisos.”