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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Example Sentences

"Around 9 pm, I was feeling suffocated and nostalgic, so I got in the car to drive around town," a 28-year-old woman told AFP on Monday on condition that her identity be protected.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She had two other children with her first husband, who spoke to US media on condition that his name was not used.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Adelanto detainees, who spoke with CalMatters on condition that they not be named because they fear retaliation, said the sites are crowded, and it’s taking a long time to access medications and medical care.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

He signed it on condition that another method of forming a union, through mail-in ballots, was later removed.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Brother George agreed, on condition that the rat surrender his weapon.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques