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 • Feb. 23, 2026
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 • Feb. 12, 2026
A stipulation of the bondholder-group loan is that the management team of the parent company, Saks Global, is terminated, one of them said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Though the stipulation states both Bailey and DDG must “immediately dismiss” their restraining order requests, they can each file new requests in case of future abuse.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025
After five months had gone by, the Canadians said: “It is utterly impossible to agree to a stipulation for the surrender of fugitive slaves.”
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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