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
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
Before moving forward with the concept of a trade, both Arenado and Mozeliak had to come to terms with each other’s stipulations.
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Katie Woo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While the Reimagine Tomorrow website previously included information about accessible design and goals for more inclusive content, the new page does not include such stipulations.
—James Factora, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
The Royal Rumble is one of WWE's most famous and unpredictable stipulations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Adrian Ballinger, whose Alpenglow Expeditions leads Everest expeditions from China, believes that this stipulation is beneficial during the spring season.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2025
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Katie Woo, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While the Reimagine Tomorrow website previously included information about accessible design and goals for more inclusive content, the new page does not include such stipulations.
—James Factora, Them, 14 Feb. 2025
The Royal Rumble is one of WWE's most famous and unpredictable stipulations.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Adrian Ballinger, whose Alpenglow Expeditions leads Everest expeditions from China, believes that this stipulation is beneficial during the spring season.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stipulation
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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipulation. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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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
New York Law Journal
b
: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
specifically
: stipulation pour autrui
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