stipulation

noun

stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
Synonyms of stipulation
1
: an act of stipulating
2
: something stipulated
especially : a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
stipulatory
ˈsti-pyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
adjective

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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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There are new stipulations about investing in a range of genres, from animation to documentaries in addition to narrative and unscripted TV and movies. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 July 2026 Without a unifying federal law, AI makers must painstakingly reconfigure their systems to comply with each state's unique stipulations, risking substantial penalties for non-compliance. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 As an additional stipulation of the settlement, the archdiocese will be required to accept a 14-point plan aimed at creating systemic change to protect children and empower survivors. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 29 June 2026 But Shields has a few stipulations for her teenage daughter. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipulation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stipulation was circa 1552

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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipulation. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

stipulation

noun
stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌstip-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
: something required as part of an agreement

Legal Definition

stipulation

noun
stip·​u·​la·​tion ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce stipulation (audio)
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
b
: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
specifically : stipulation pour autrui

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