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{{def|Proviso| | {{def|Proviso|/prəˈvʌɪzəʊ/|n|}}Along with the [[carve-in]], [[carve-out]], [[incluso]] and [[provuso]], the [[proviso]] is one of the fundamental particles of legal construction. While it is undeniably ginger and lily-livered, at least it has the common decency to ''do'' something: it takes a stated general principle and weasels out of it. | ||
:“The promisor herewith agrees to pay, unconditionally and in full, all amounts due, provided that on no account shall the promisor be liable for: … ''[here follows a catalogue of exceptions great and small the sum total of which will equal, or perhaps even exceed, the value of the commitment so generously given].''” | :“The promisor herewith agrees to pay, unconditionally and in full, all amounts due, provided that on no account shall the promisor be liable for: … ''[here follows a catalogue of exceptions great and small the sum total of which will equal, or perhaps even exceed, the value of the commitment so generously given].''” | ||
Compare with the [[incluso]], which is no more than a legally approved form of verbal incontinence, and a [[proviso]], which combines both to achieve a completely different effect. | Compare with the [[incluso]], which is no more than a legally approved form of verbal incontinence, and a [[proviso]], which combines both to achieve a completely different effect. | ||
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Proviso /prəˈvʌɪzəʊ/ (n.)
Along with the carve-in, carve-out, incluso and provuso, the proviso is one of the fundamental particles of legal construction. While it is undeniably ginger and lily-livered, at least it has the common decency to do something: it takes a stated general principle and weasels out of it.
- “The promisor herewith agrees to pay, unconditionally and in full, all amounts due, provided that on no account shall the promisor be liable for: … [here follows a catalogue of exceptions great and small the sum total of which will equal, or perhaps even exceed, the value of the commitment so generously given].”
Compare with the incluso, which is no more than a legally approved form of verbal incontinence, and a proviso, which combines both to achieve a completely different effect.
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