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vorausgesetzt

provided that; given that; assuming

conjunction for-OWS-ge-zetst Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

on the condition that

Usage Note

Vorausgesetzt (dass) introduces a necessary condition — 'provided/given that': Das klappt, vorausgesetzt, alle machen mit. It differs from angenommen in that it names a real precondition rather than a pure hypothesis. Used in contractual language, instructions, and everyday conditional statements.

Examples

"Das Projekt gelingt, vorausgesetzt, die Mittel werden rechtzeitig bereitgestellt."

Natural Translation

The project will succeed, provided the funds are made available in time.

Literal Translation

The project succeeds, presupposed, the funds are in time made available.

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