stipulate

¹

[stip-yuh-leyt]

verb (used without object)

stipulated, stipulating 

1. to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement (often followed byfor ).

verb (used with object)

stipulated, stipulating 

1. to arrange expressly or specify in terms of agreement.

   to stipulate a price.

   Synonyms: state, specify, name, lay down, fix, detail, define

2. to require as an essential condition in making an agreement.

   Total disarmament was stipulated in the peace treaty.

   Synonyms: specify, require, prescribe, demand

3. to promise, in making an agreement.

4. Law.,  to accept (a proposition) without requiring that it be established by proof.

   to stipulate the existence of certain facts or that an expert witness is qualified.

stipulate

²

[stip-yuh-lit, -leyt]

adjective

Botany.

1. having stipules.

stipulate

¹

/ ˈstɪpjʊlətərɪ, ˈstɪpjʊləbəl, ˈstɪpjʊˌleɪt, -trɪ /

verb

1. (tr; may take a clause as object) to specify, often as a condition of an agreement

2. to insist (on) as a term of an agreement

3. Roman law to make (an oral contract) in the form of question and answer necessary to render it legally valid

4. (tr; may take a clause as object) to guarantee or promise

stipulate

²

/ -ˌleɪt, ˈstɪpjʊlɪt /

adjective

1. (of a plant) having stipules

Other Word Forms

• stipulable adjective
• stipulator noun
• stipulatory adjective
• stipulation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stipulate¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin stipulātus (past participle of stipulārī “to demand a formal agreement”), apparently equivalent to stipul- ( stipule ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Origin of stipulate²

From the New Latin word stipulātus, dating back to 1770–80. See stipule, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of stipulate¹

C17: from Latin stipulārī, probably from Old Latin stipulus firm, but perhaps from stipula a stalk, from the convention of breaking a straw to ratify a promise

Example Sentences

Crucially, the agreement stipulates Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza, nor will its residents be forced to leave, conditions that frustrate Netanyahu’s right-wing allies.

From Los Angeles Times

According to leaked copies of the plan published by US and Israeli media, it stipulates the release of all hostages within 48 hours of the deal being confirmed.

From BBC

Don informs the executive committee that the health department has issued a letter stipulating what parents must do for their child to return to school.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Pandey hopes she "can lead the country efficiently, do the election in stipulated time and hand the power to the people".

From BBC

Such is the importance of the international game showing off its stars, World Rugby stipulates sanctioned club tournaments make players available for their countries at set times of the year.

From BBC

Related Words

• designate 
• guarantee 
• impose 
• lay down 
• provide 
• require 
• specify 
• spell out