on (the) condition that

idiom

: only if

She spoke on the condition that she not be identified.

He taught me the trick on condition that I never tell anyone else how to do it.

Examples of on (the) condition that in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The New York Times, citing European officials, reported the U.S. looks set to approve the use by Ukraine of long range missiles against targets in Russia on the condition that the weapons were not those provided by the United States. —

Andrew Osborn, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024 Crown acquired the book on the condition that Garten spend eighty-five thousand dollars on five thousand copies (half of the initial print run) for her store. —

Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024 The then-24-year-old was charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct, but the charges were dismissed on the condition that Petit puts on a free performance in Central Park. —

Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024 One of thousands of hidden Afghan legal professionals, Amina spoke to Fox News Digital on condition that she was referred to by a pseudonym. —

Beth Bailey, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on (the) condition that

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