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Provisory Definition & Meaning

provisory
adjective
  1. subject to a proviso; "a provisory clause"

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Frequently asked questions

What does provisory mean?
subject to a proviso; "a provisory clause"
What part of speech is provisory?
Provisory is an adjective.

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