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
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
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The commission said there have been 148 such stipulations since the process was started in 2003.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
In July 2021, the Oscar nominee filed a lawsuit against distributor The Walt Disney Company, alleging that its simultaneous release of Black Widow in theaters and on streaming service Disney+ breached a stipulation in her contract that it be released exclusively in theaters.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Moreover, the order's stipulation that bitcoin accumulation strategies must be budget-neutral reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Another stipulation was that Harris had to travel to Rogan's studio in Austin, Texas—a location her campaign was reluctant to visit so close to the election.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
In July 2021, the Oscar nominee filed a lawsuit against distributor The Walt Disney Company, alleging that its simultaneous release of Black Widow in theaters and on streaming service Disney+ breached a stipulation in her contract that it be released exclusively in theaters.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Moreover, the order's stipulation that bitcoin accumulation strategies must be budget-neutral reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Another stipulation was that Harris had to travel to Rogan's studio in Austin, Texas—a location her campaign was reluctant to visit so close to the election.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stipulation
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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipulation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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
New York Law Journal
b
: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
specifically
: stipulation pour autrui
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