conditional sentence
"Conditional sentences" are essential in both spoken and written language to express possible outcomes based on certain conditions.
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Definition
B2Linguistics
(academic, formal)A sentence that describes a situation and its possible outcome, usually containing an 'if' clause and a main clause.
Example
- If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
- She will pass the exam if she studies hard.
C1Law (Canada)
(legal, regional)A type of probation where the offender serves their sentence outside of prison under specific conditions.
Example
- The judge gave him a conditional sentence instead of jail time.
- Violating a conditional sentence can result in immediate imprisonment.
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