stipulation

noun

stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of stipulating

2

: something stipulated

especially : a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument

stipulatory

ˈsti-pyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 

adjective

Synonyms

• condition
• contingency
• if
• provision
• proviso
• qualification
• reservation

Examples of stipulation in a Sentence

We agreed to the deal with the stipulation that she pay the expenses herself.

their proposal for a baseball franchise includes several stipulations that are unacceptable

Recent Examples on the Web

The attorney general's office quickly followed by filing a stipulation that the 15-week law violates the Arizona Constitution and that the state won't enforce it. —Jeremy Duda, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024

The parties filed a joint stipulation on Sunday dropping the case, and the judge issued notices Tuesday that pending motions would be withdrawn. —Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024

Only Vice President Mary Russell Gardner does not meet that stipulation, but could still be retained if appointed to the top leadership role. —Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2024

The filing also details a lawsuit dismissal, with the court accepting a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice, closing the case against Mastermind. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stipulation

noun

stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌstip-yə-ˈlā-shən 

: something required as part of an agreement

Legal Definition

stipulation

noun

stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of stipulating

2

: something stipulated: as

a

: an agreement between parties regarding some aspect of a legal proceeding

a stipulation of facts

admitted the charges in a prehearing stipulation

—New York Law Journal

b

: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument

specifically : stipulation pour autrui