noun
one's say; one's point
Refers to what one has to say or one's opinion in a discussion. Often used in phrases like 言い条がある (have something to say) or 言い条を通す (insist on one's point).
彼は自分の言い条を曲げなかった。
He didn't back down from his point.
言い条があるならはっきり言ってください。
If you have something to say, please say it clearly.
expression
Archaic or literary conjunctive expression meaning 'although'. Used in the pattern とは言い条 (to wa iijou). Rare in modern speech; mostly found in classical or formal written Japanese.
老いたりとは言い条、彼の腕前は衰えていない。
Although he is old, his skill has not declined.
Compound of 言い (ii, continuative form of 言う 'to say') and 条 (jou, 'article, clause'). The conjunctive use likely developed from a nominal phrase meaning 'the clause of saying', which came to be used as a concessive expression.