noun
C2
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stipulation
stihp-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Stipulation (noun) means a specific condition written into an agreement or contract. Example: “One stipulation of the lease is that pets aren't allowed.”
noun
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A specific condition written into an agreement or contract.
"If I lend you my car, my only stipulation is that you fill up the gas tank before returning it."
"One stipulation of the lease is that pets aren't allowed."
"The scholarship came with the stipulation that she maintain a high grade average."
"The stipulations of the contract won't allow you to do that."
How to use stipulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific requirement or condition set down as part of a deal.
Common pairings
a stipulation of the contract
meet a stipulation
the only stipulation
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Word forms
- Plural
- stipulations
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Etymology
From Latin stipulatio, from stipulari, "to demand a formal promise."
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Rhymes for stipulation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stipulation” mean?
The word “stipulation” means a specific condition written into an agreement or contract. In plain terms, a specific requirement or condition set down as part of a deal.
How do you pronounce “stipulation”?
“Stipulation” is pronounced stihp-yuh-LAY-shuhn (/ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “stipulation” in a sentence?
Here is “stipulation” used in a sentence: “One stipulation of the lease is that pets aren't allowed.”
What part of speech is “stipulation”?
“Stipulation” is a noun.
Where does the word “stipulation” come from?
The word “stipulation” comes from Latin. From Latin stipulatio, from stipulari, "to demand a formal promise.".
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