Middle English Dictionary Entry
prōvīsō n.
Entry Info
| Forms | prōvīsō n. |
| Etymology | From ML prōvīsō quod (ut). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) A proviso, stipulation; a special exception to the general terms of an act of Parliament; (b) ?error for provisioun [cp. 1. (c)].
Associated quotations
a
- (1434) Proc.Privy C.4.272 : Proviso: þat yf for lak of artillerie & reparacion to be purveid for þe castell of Berwyk..þat þe capitaine be discharged of his bonde.
- (1443) Proc.Privy C.5.227 : The Kyng graunted..þat þei by þeim & þeire servantz may bye wolles hydes..with a proviso þat þei shippe non oþer wolles.
- (1473) RParl.6.84b : Provided alwey that this Acte..extend nor in any wise be prejudiciall unto William Herbert..All Grauntes..that come to oure handes or possession by the forfeiture of Sir John Skudamore Knyght oonly excepte and forprised oute of this proviso.
b
- (1467) Acc.Howard in RC 57421 : Item, for do makenge of provyso is xx d.