provisional
General adjective
Accepted for the present but open to revision in the light of further evidence.
Every scientific conclusion is provisional, holding only until better data come along.
Medicine adjective
Arranged or agreed for the present, possibly to be changed later.
The referral letter carried a provisional diagnosis to be confirmed by the specialist clinic.
Law adjective
Describing temporary relief granted to preserve the status quo pending a final award.
Provisional measures were ordered to prevent the dissipation of the respondent's assets.
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