conditionallyadv.
a. In a conditional manner; under conditions.
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the mind > attention and judgement > testing > attestation, witness, evidence > qualification > [adverb]
conditionlyc1380
conditionally1483
qualifiedly1598
sub modo1600
contingently1657
subject1722
eventually1746
in a sort of way1802
qualifyingly1829
1483 Cath. Angl. 74 Condicionaly, condicionaliter.
a1535 T. More Treat. Passion in Wks. (1557) 1286/1 Other gyftes gyuen hym condicionally.
1644 F. Quarles Barnabas & Boanerges 145 Though life bee not absolutely granted, yet death is but conditionally threatned.
1795 Jay (title) Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation..conditionally Ratified by the Senate of the United States.
1883 Law Rep.: Chancery Div. 24 30 Liberty to disclaim was given conditionally on the payment of £20.
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the mind > attention and judgement > testing > attestation, witness, evidence > qualification > [adverb] > on condition that
soc1000
with the nonesc1410
conditionally1571
1571 A. Golding tr. J. Calvin Psalmes of Dauid with Comm. (xx. 2) Conditionally that wee forget not to pluck up good harts to us in tribulation.
1714 Earl of Oxford in J. Swift Wks. (1778) XV. 108 I may prevail to renew your licence of absence, conditionally you will be present with me.
1817 W. Scott Rob Roy I. iv. 85 I give my vote and interest to Jonathan Brown..conditionally that he fetches us another bottle.
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