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Definition of unless - Reverso English Dictionary
Conjunction
logicexcept on a specified condition
- You won't succeed unless you try.
- The plan won't work unless everyone agrees.
- You can't enter unless you have a ticket.
Expressions with unless
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introduces doubt about visual perception accuracy
Unless his eyes deceive, the statue just moved slightly.
used when unsure about a statement's accuracy
Unless I'm mistaken, the meeting is at 3 PM.
except if a different instruction is given
All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
indicates a condition must be met continuously
The contract is valid unless and until both parties sign it.
connects a statement to a condition of possible error
Unless I am mistaken, the meeting starts at noon.
expressing strong belief with a small chance of being wrong
Unless I'm very much mistaken, the meeting starts at noon.
shows a rule applies except if a different instruction is given
You must wear uniforms unless otherwise specified.
treated as not having done wrong until proven otherwise
He remains innocent unless proven guilty in the eyes of the law.
introduces an exception where only clearly mentioned changes the general rule
Payment is due within thirty days unless expressly stated otherwise in the contract.
except if people have made a different agreement
Payment is due on Friday unless otherwise agreed.
except if a different decision is or will be made
"The committee meets monthly unless otherwise decided by the members."
introduces an exception when a different rule or term is specified
This policy applies to all employees, unless provided otherwise in individual contracts.
used to say you think you are seeing something surprising
Unless my eyes deceive me, that's a rainbow in December!
Origin of unless
English, un- (not) + less (without)
Terms with unless included in their meaning
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unchanged
existing unless changed by someone
vision condition
unable to see things clearly unless they are relatively close
competition
be likely to win unless making a mistake
skeptical trust
pictures or videos can be trusted unless edited or faked
challenge proof
to stop talking unless able to prove a claim or act
communication
language someone normally uses when speaking or writing unless requested otherwise
technology
language a device or program uses automatically unless the user changes it
unless something happens
if nothing unexpected happens, something will occur as planned
legal
considered innocent unless proven guilty in court
contracts
set to extend a service or agreement by itself unless cancelled
newton principle
body remains at rest or keeps steady velocity unless net force acts
physics
object stays at rest or moves uniformly unless acted upon
technology
mechanism that stops a machine working unless safe conditions are met
legal trust
assumption of innocence unless proven otherwise
mechanics
body remains at rest or in motion unless acted upon
court outcome
legal release without punishment unless reoffending occurs
legal
evidence sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
legal evidence
evidence sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved
control
concept advocating for local control unless higher authority is needed
legal
protection from liability unless rights are clearly violated
sales
available unless already sold to someone else
automatic expiry
legal rule ending a law after a set period unless extended
conditional non-enforcement
legal penalty not enforced unless further offense occurs
digital rights
limiting use of services or media unless requirements are met
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- French:à moins que, ...
- German:es sei denn, ...
- Italian:a meno che, ...
- Spanish:a menos que, ...
- Portuguese:a menos que, ...
- Chinese:除非, ...
- Japanese:限り, ...
- Arabic:إلا إذا, ...
- Hebrew:אֶלָּא אִם, ...
- Russian:если не, ...
- Ukrainian:якщо не, ...
- Hindi:जब तक, ...
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