qualora

Qualora is a conjunction used in Italian and Latin to introduce conditional clauses that refer to a potential or future event. In Italian, qualora means "in case," "if," or "should" and is used mainly in formal or written language, such as legal contracts, statutes, notices, or administrative documents. In Latin, qualora carries a similar sense of "if ever" or "on any occasion," but is mostly encountered in scholarly or historical texts today.

In Italian grammar, qualora is typically followed by a clause in the subjunctive mood; the exact tense (present or imperfect) depends on the time reference. For example: "Qualora si verifichino tali condizioni, il contratto rimarrà valido." The use of qualora therefore creates a formal tone and marks a conditional trigger for a provision.

In English-language or multilingual legal writing, qualora is sometimes retained in boilerplate to avoid repetition or to maintain formality; it is more common in contracts, where it is often translated as "in case" or "if" in ordinary prose. In such contexts it may be retained to preserve a consistent, formal tone across the document.

Etymology and related forms: Qualora derives from Latin and is related to other conditional expressions in Romance languages. It remains a hallmark of formal, precise expression in Italian and appears in historical or scholarly Latin texts as well. See also conditional clauses, formal legal language, and Italian grammar.