stipulation
Americannoun
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a condition, demand, or promise in an agreement or contract.
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the act of stipulating. stipulate.
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
Example Sentences
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At present there is no stipulation in the laws over how long injured players have to remain on the sidelines.
From BBC
Justice Department lawyers entered formal stipulations in Princess Awesome v.
Be aware of the stipulations of a 0% credit card, though — those rates are only available for a limited time, and any amount that is unpaid at the expiration could result in high interest fees.
From MarketWatch
The only stipulation was that if I ever sold the house, the proceeds would be split 50/50, in accordance with the “tenants-in-common” agreement on the deed.
From MarketWatch
The rules set out the safety standards helmets must meet and have stipulations about the shape.
From BBC
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