stipulation
noun
stip·u·la·tion
ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of stipulating
2
: something stipulated
especially
: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
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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In February, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, together with the National Electrical Contractors Association, expressed shock when residents of the lofts turned down the union’s offer to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But what some retirees may not realize is that this account balance comes with certain stipulations if the money is sitting in a traditional IRA or 401(k).
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
In multiple states with large populations, including New York and California, June 1 was the cutoff for work requirements, meaning more Americans are now subject to the stipulations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 June 2026
About 230 artists are covered by the no-previews stipulation.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
But what some retirees may not realize is that this account balance comes with certain stipulations if the money is sitting in a traditional IRA or 401(k).
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 June 2026
In multiple states with large populations, including New York and California, June 1 was the cutoff for work requirements, meaning more Americans are now subject to the stipulations.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 June 2026
About 230 artists are covered by the no-previews stipulation.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stipulation
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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stipulation. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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stipulation
noun
stip·u·la·tion
ˌstip-yə-ˈlā-shən
: something required as part of an agreement
Legal Definition
stipulation
noun
stip·u·la·tion
ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən
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
New York Law Journal
b
: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument
specifically
: stipulation pour autrui
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