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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
That part of an act of the legislature which begins with the words, “Be it enacted,” etc., and ends before the repealing clause.
Cooke 330; Payne v. Conner, 3 Bibb (Ky.) 181.
According to Cowell, this word also signifies a conditional gift or grant. It is said to be derived from the French pourvu t provided. It always implies a condition.