in the event that

conjunction

If.

“In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting as scheduled, please propose an alternative date and time.”

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Meanings

conjunction
  1. formalIf.

    In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting as scheduled, please propose an alternative date and time.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
just in case
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APA

in the event that. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20event%20that

MLA

“in the event that.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20event%20that. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in the event that,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20the%20event%20that.

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