On condition that, in the event that, in the event of + noun phrase
On condition that
and in the event that/in the event of are much more frequent in
formal written contexts than in informal spoken contexts. They may be used for
real and unreal conditions:
[from a leaflet published by an anti-smoking campaign]
Many surgeons offer patients an operation only
on condition that they give up
smoking – and often find that the ensuing improvement makes surgery
unnecessary.
In the event that the plane lands on water, life-jackets are located under every
seat.
In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will be lowered
automatically from the panel above your seat.
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