conj. On condition; by stipulation; with the understanding; if; -- usually followed by that;
Provided the deductions are logical, they seem almost indifferent to their truth. G. H. Lewes. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ This word is strictly a participle, and the word being is understood, the participle provided agreeing with the whole sentence absolute, and being equivalent to this condition being previously stipulated or established. [ 1913 Webster ]