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stipulation

/ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
stip · u · la · tion
Plural:stipulations
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Adjective:stipulatory
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stipulation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A condition, requirement, or provision that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement, contract, or arrangement.

Example

"The scholarship was awarded with the stipulation that the student maintain a high grade point average."

2

The act of specifying, demanding, or agreeing upon a particular requirement or term in a negotiation or legal proceeding.

Example

"Both legal teams signed a formal stipulation of facts to streamline the upcoming trial."

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• Nearby Words

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stippling
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French stipulation or directly from Latin stipulatio, meaning 'an obligation, contract, or bargain,' derived from the verb stipulari ('to demand a formal promise or guarantee').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stipulation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stipulation
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