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

But the ads don’t mention this key stipulation, marketing silencers to buyers who may not understand the legal risks. —Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025

Yale University Yale has a stipulation that each school and administrative division should have a five-year plan on DEI, Jacobson reported. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024

While the World Heritage fjords requirements now won’t go into effect until 2032, SINTEF and Hurtigruten are hoping that the Norwegian government will add a zero-emissions stipulation to the coastal express contract. —Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024

The bride's mom is also making other stipulations about the guest list that don't sit well with her. —Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Dec. 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