provisory

/prəˈvaɪzəri/
adjective
  1. Containing or depending on a condition or proviso; conditional.
    • His acceptance of the job offer was provisory, pending a background check.
    • They made a provisory agreement to share the office until a permanent lease was signed.
    • The provisory approval meant the project could start only after the safety review.
  2. Temporary or provisional, serving for the time being.
    • The provisory government held elections within six months.
    • The committee issued a provisory report while the full investigation continued.
    • We set up a provisory shelter for the refugees until more permanent housing was available.
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