stipulation

noun

stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
1
: an act of stipulating
2
: something stipulated
especially : a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
stipulatory adjective

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
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Be smart: The majority-districts stipulation was put in place to ensure candidates tried to appeal to all Richmond voters, not just wealthier and white residents, especially given the city's history of trying to dilute the Black vote. Karri Peifer, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 Musk is only awarding money to those who sign what his America political action committee has called a petition in favor of the First and Second Amendments under the stipulation they are registered to vote in a swing state. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 Check your organization's policies for any non-compete clauses, stipulations regarding outside employment or intellectual property agreements. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Amber’s seven bridesmaids were given free reign over their looks, with the only stipulation being that their outfit should be on the spectrum from cobalt to navy blue. Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stipulation 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stipulation was circa 1552

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Cite this Entry

“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipulation. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

stipulation

noun
stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌstip-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
: something required as part of an agreement

Legal Definition

stipulation

noun
stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
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 stipulationNew York Law Journal
b
: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
specifically : stipulation pour autrui

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