Only if

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Conditional Permission

Indicates permission is granted only when a specific requirement is fulfilled.

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You may have dessert only if you eat your vegetables.

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Implicit Limits

Highlights a single situation where an action or event is allowed, excluding other possibilities.

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I'll lend you the book only if you return it next week.

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Emphasis on Condition

Accentuates the importance of the condition that must be met for the result to occur.

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He'll agree to the deal only if the terms are favorable.

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