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when, as, and if

conj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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conj

Meaning 1

Used to indicate the timing and contingency of some obligation in contracts, especially financial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, finance, law

Examples

  • The dividend on the preferred stock shall be payable in equal amount to the dividend on the common stock when, as, and if the Company declares a dividend on the common stock.

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  • Finnish: jos ja kun — conjugation indicating time and contingency