Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Provided: This word means that something will happen only if a certain condition is met. For example, if you promise to clean your room, your parents might say they will let you go to the park provided that you finish cleaning first. It can also mean "except" or "and."
Definition: Provided is a conjunction that means "on the condition or understanding that" or "except that".
The first example shows that the contract will only be signed if the other party agrees to the conditions. The second example shows that there is an exception to the age requirement for permittees who have a hardship. The third example shows that a full crew is required for a railway car that extends for more than 15 miles, but there is an exception that the crew must consist of at least six workers.