stipulate
Stipulate (verb) means to state clearly as a required condition of an agreement or contract. Example: “The contract stipulates that payment must be made within thirty days.”
How to use stipulate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo spell out a specific condition or requirement, usually in a formal agreement.
Don't confuse with the botanical adjective describing plants with stipules (small leaf-like growths at the base of a leaf stalk) — same spelling family, unrelated meaning.
Word forms
stipulated past tense, stipulates singular
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The contract _____ that payment must be made within thirty days.
Etymology
From Latin stipulari, "to demand a formal promise" — the root of a legal contract.
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What does “stipulate” mean?
The word “stipulate” means to state clearly as a required condition of an agreement or contract. In plain terms, to spell out a specific condition or requirement, usually in a formal agreement.
How do you pronounce “stipulate”?
“Stipulate” is pronounced STIHP-yoo-layt (/ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “stipulate” in a sentence?
Here is “stipulate” used in a sentence: “The contract stipulates that payment must be made within thirty days.”
What is the opposite of “stipulate”?
The opposite of “stipulate” — its antonyms — is exstipulate.
What part of speech is “stipulate”?
“Stipulate” is a verb.
Where does the word “stipulate” come from?
The word “stipulate” comes from Latin. From Latin stipulari, "to demand a formal promise" — the root of a legal contract.
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