The Collaborative International Dictionary
Condition \Con*di"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. conditio (better condicio) agreement, compact, condition; con- + a root signifying to show, point out, akin to dicere to say, dicare to proclaim, dedicate. See Teach, Token.]
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Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength, etc.; predicament; rank; position, estate.
I am in my condition A prince, Miranda; I do think, a king.
--Shak.And O, what man's condition can be worse Than his whom plenty starves and blessings curse?
--Cowley.The new conditions of life.
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Essential quality; property; attribute.
It seemed to us a condition and property of divine powers and beings to be hidden and unseen to others.
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Temperament; disposition; character. [Obs.]
The condition of a saint and the complexion of a devil.
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That which must exist as the occasion or concomitant of something else; that which is requisite in order that something else should take effect; an essential qualification; stipulation; terms specified.
I had as lief take her dowry with this condition, to be whipped at the high cross every morning.
--Shak.Many are apt to believe remission of sins, but they believe it without the condition of repentance.
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(Law) A clause in a contract, or agreement, which has for its object to suspend, to defeat, or in some way to modify, the principal obligation; or, in case of a will, to suspend, revoke, or modify a devise or bequest. It is also the case of a future uncertain event, which may or may not happen, and on the occurrence or non-occurrence of which, the accomplishment, recission, or modification of an obligation or testamentary disposition is made to depend.
--Blount. Tomlins. Bouvier. Wharton.Equation of condition. (Math.) See under Equation.
On condition or Upon condition (that), used for if in introducing conditional sentences. ``Upon condition thou wilt swear to pay him tribute . . . thou shalt be placed as viceroy under him.''
--Shak.Conditions of sale, the terms on which it is proposed to sell property by auction; also, the instrument containing or expressing these terms.
Syn: State; situation; circumstances; station; case; mode; plight; predicament; stipulation; qualification; requisite; article; provision; arrangement. See State.
Wiktionary
alt. 1 (context following by a clause English) providing. 2 (context followed by ''of'' and, often, a present participle English) With the requirement (of). 3 (context operations maintenance English) When testing or inspection finds an indication of a potential problem. prep.phr. 1 (context following by a clause English) providing. 2 (context followed by ''of'' and, often, a present participle English) With the requirement (of). 3 (context operations maintenance English) When testing or inspection finds an indication of a potential problem.
Usage examples of "on condition".
And most commonly they serve upon terms, and on condition to share with their leader, and enjoy a part of the spoil and other advantages that attend the conquering sword, or, at least, have a part of the subdued country bestowed upon them.
He subsidizes my business venture on condition that I don't embarrass the family.
For it is not an yeelding on condition of life, but to discretion.
The opinion that any Monarch receiveth his Power by Covenant, that is to say on Condition, proceedeth from want of understanding this easie truth, that Covenants being but words, and breath, have no force to oblige, contain, constrain, or protect any man, but what it has from the publique Sword.
Molgren was willing to bet that if they were sent back to work on condition of good behavior, they'd be no trouble to anyone.
The judge set me free, on condition that he should succeed the doctor.
This claim, however, I desire to be allowed me only on condition that I preserve strict honesty towards my poor brethren, from whom, if ever I borrow any of that little of which they are possessed, I shall never fail to put their mark upon it, that it may be at all times ready to be restored to the right owner.