Nomen

die Maßgabe

Translation

stipulation, proviso, directive, instruction

Handeln Sie nach Maßgabe der Vorschriften.

Act in accordance with the regulations.

Die Mittel werden nach Maßgabe des Budgets verteilt.

The funds will be distributed according to the budget's provisions.

Er handelte unter der Maßgabe, dass er volle Autorität hat.

He acted on the understanding that he has full authority.

in accordance with ((sth.gen)) The distribution is made in accordance with the available funds.

on the proviso that... He agreed on the proviso that the conditions are met.

die Anweisung (instruction), die Vorschrift (regulation), die Bedingung (condition)

Composed of 'Maß' (measure, standard) and 'Gabe' (giving). It literally means 'the giving of a standard'.

Think of it as 'giving' (Gabe) a 'measure' or standard (Maß) to follow. Often used in formal/legal contexts with 'nach'.