Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a provisory manner; conditionally.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In a provisory manner; conditionally; subject to a proviso.

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  • adverb In a provisory manner; conditionally; subject to a proviso.

Etymologies

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provisory +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • An abbey is held in commendam, i.e. provisorily, in distinction to one held in titulum, which is a permanent benefice.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

  • In reference to this state, however — and prior to its establishment and in view of it — it is provisorily a duty for every one to proceed according to the law of external acquisition; and accordingly it is

    The Science of Right 1790

  • The state has therefore the right provisorily to let a dignity in title continue, until the public opinion matures on the subject.

    The Science of Right 1790

  • Konzertkassen im Nikolaiviertel which basically states that reservations are binding contracts, and that cancellations are done only provisorily.

    Toytown Germany - Germany feed 2009

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