stipulation
Stipulation (noun) means a specific condition written into an agreement or contract. Example: “One stipulation of the lease is that pets aren't allowed.”
How to use stipulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific requirement or condition set down as part of a deal.
Word forms
stipulations plural
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One _____ of the lease is that pets aren't allowed.
Etymology
From Latin stipulatio, from stipulari, "to demand a formal promise."
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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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