on condition that

Idioms  

1. Provided that, with the restriction that, as in She said she'd help with the costumes on condition that she would get ten free tickets to the play. The use of the noun condition in the sense of “stipulation” dates from the late 1300s, and the precise phrase from the early 1500s.

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on condition that

During one recent overnight attack, AFP journalists were granted rare access to shadow "Esko", the channel's administrator, on condition that his identity and some details of the operation remained undisclosed.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

The Scottish Sun first reported, external that bail was granted on condition that he did not approach his wife.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

Marius, 27, one of five goons who agreed to speak with AFP on condition that their names were changed, has been doing the job since he was 17.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

China’s market watchdog on Tuesday approved its acquisition of the online audio platform on condition that it fulfills a series of restrictive commitments to ensure fair market competition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

The business side of the arrangement included the settling of a piece of land on young Isaac by the Rector, on condition that he lived away from the new matrimonial home.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin