sobeit

American

[soh-bee-it] / soʊˈbi ɪt /

conjunction

Archaic.

if it be so that; provided that.

sobeit British

/ səʊˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

archaic provided that

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Etymology

Origin of sobeit

First recorded in 1575–85; so ¹ + be + it ¹

Example Sentences

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“It only takes one little mistake on behalf of the data custodian — such as misconfiguring the database security — and every single piece of data they hold on you and your family can be in the public domain in mere minutes. If you’re fine with your kids’ recordings ending up in unexpected places then sobeit, but that’s the assumption you have to work on because there’s a very real chance it’ll happen.

From Washington Times

If the USA win, sobeit, by the law of averages they are due a win.

From BBC

If university officials think a parking lot is the best use for the property now, sobeit.

From Washington Times

Sobeit, sō-bē′it, conj. if it be so.

From Project Gutenberg

An entertainment well devised, Master Ableways, sobeit the words of the second song remain with me after I am delivered of the first.

From Project Gutenberg

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