Meanings
- following by a clauseProviding.
He was bitten by a snake, but a second woman cured him, on condition that she could also be his wife.
1975, William Russell Bascom, African Dilemma Tales, page 115 - oftena present participleWith the requirement (of).
these presents are made in contemplation, but not on condition of, a marriage
1793, William Moseley, Lord Peter King, editors, Reports of cases argued and determined in the High Court1 more example
In all these cases the life of the god-man is prolonged on condition of showing, in a severe physical contest of fight or flight, that his bodily strength is not decayed
1890, J.G. Frazer, The Golden Bough, page 213 - operations; maintenance; operations; maintenanceWhen testing or inspection finds an indication of a potential problem.
Airframes, engines, and electronics are generally repaired on condition, before next flight.
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