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Definition of: unless
(un·les′) conj.
1. If it be not a fact that; supposing that. .. not; except that: Unless we persevere, we shall lose.
2. Obs. For fear that; lest.
—prep. Save; except; excepting: with an implied verb: Unless a miracle, he'll not be back in time. See synonyms under BUT. [Earlier onlesse (that) in a less case <ON + LESS]
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