provided

Provided means if something happens.

(conjunction)

An example of the use of provided as a conjunction is in the sentence, "You can go outside and play, provided you finish your homework on time," which means "You can go outside and play, if you finish your homework on time."

Provided is defined as to have given something or help in the past.

(verb)

An example of provided is to have stocked up an empty soup kitchen yesterday.

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See provided in Webster's New World College Dictionary

conjunction

on the condition or understanding; if; providing: often with that

See provided in American Heritage Dictionary 4

conjunction
On the condition; if: will pay the bonus provided the job is completed on time.

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