stipulation

American  

[stip-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌstɪp yəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. a condition, demand, or promise in an agreement or contract.

2. the act of stipulating.

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Other Word Forms

• nonstipulation
  noun
• restipulation
  noun

Etymology

Origin of stipulation

First recorded in 1545–55, stipulation is from the Latin word stipulātiōn- (stem of stipulātiō ). See stipulate ¹, -ion

Explanation

If all stipulations aren't met, the deal's off. By not reading the contract's fine print, you overlooked the stipulation that you perform in a clown suit. At least you can juggle. The Latin root of stipulation is stipulat-, meaning “demanded as a formal promise.” The judge might allow you to go free, with the stipulation that you never again go swimming in a public fountain. A nightly foot massage could be one of many stipulations detailed in your “dating agreement.” Right or left tonight?

Related Words

• arrangement
• clause
• obligation
• precondition
• provision
• qualification
• requirement
• restriction
• specification