stipulate

verb

stip·u·late | \ ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt

stipulated; stipulating

Definition of stipulate

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

1 : to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract

2 : to demand an express term in an agreement —used with for

transitive verb

1 : to specify as a condition or requirement (as of an agreement or offer)

2 : to give a guarantee of

stipulate

adjective

stip·u·late | \ ˈsti-pyə-lət

Definition of stipulate (Entry 2 of 2)

: having stipules

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Like many terms used in the legal profession, "stipulate" has its roots in Latin. It derives from "stipulatus," the past participle of "stipulari," a verb meaning "to demand a guarantee (as from a prospective debtor)." "Stipulate" has been a part of the English language since the 17th century. In Roman law, oral contracts were deemed valid only if they followed a proper question-and-answer format; "stipulate" was sometimes used specifically of this process of contract making, though it also could be used more generally for any means of making a contract or agreement. The "specify as a condition or requirement" sense of the word also dates from the 17th century, and it is the sense that is most often encountered in current use.

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The cease-fire was stipulated by the treaty. The rules stipulate that players must wear uniforms.

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The California law also stipulated that centers that are unlicensed must post a sign saying so, a portion of the legislation struck down by the courts. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, chicagotribune.com, "High court's backing of anti-abortion pregnancy centers raises doubts about Illinois' own 'conscience' law," 29 June 2018 To the contrary, the terms stipulated Iran would always remain under the eye of international inspectors. — Politifact, Teen Vogue, "President Donald Trump Lies About Iran and North Korea," 11 June 2018 Prior to this week’s announcement, all four of Hong Kong’s carriers stipulated a skirts-only dress code for female crew, according to the Post. — Laignee Barron, Time, "Who Wears the Pants? Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Win Fight to End Skirts-Only Rule," 30 Mar. 2018 Smith believes Hollywood’s biggest stars have the power to change the movie industry’s white-majority face by stipulating inclusion in the cast and the behind-the-scenes crew. — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, "She wrote Hollywood’s ‘inclusion rider.’ But she fights for women at Walmart, chicken plants and hospitals, too.," 8 Mar. 2018 Singapore carriers generally enforce rules that stipulate all pilots and crew must abstain from alcohol for 8 hours before a flight, but Singapore Airlines requires its crew to abstain for 10 hours, the outlet added. — Fox News, "Singapore Airlines pilot suspended for failing breathalyzer test; carrier currently investigating," 19 Sep. 2018 The state armament program for 2018-2027 includes the Orlan research and development work, which stipulates the construction of the wing-in-ground-effect craft. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Russia Developing a New Air-Riding 'Sea Monster'," 2 Aug. 2018 The new law stipulates that owners whose camels are allowed to wander will be charged with criminal negligence should their livestock cause damage. — Sun-Sentinel.com, "Knesset approves and passes life-saving 'Camel Law'," 19 June 2018 Zobrist said officials from MLB and the players union met Monday to discuss relaxing the rule, which stipulates the color of a player’s shoes must be at least 51 percent of his team’s dominant color. — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Ben Zobrist looking for clarity on cleats rule on Cubs trip to New York," 25 May 2018

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stipulate

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English Language Learners Definition of stipulate

: to demand or require (something) as part of an agreement

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stipulate

verb

stip·u·late | \ ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt

stipulated; stipulating

Legal Definition of stipulate

intransitive verb

1 : to make an agreement or covenant about something (as damages)

2 : to demand a particular promise in an agreement —used with for may…assume or stipulate for obligations of all kinds — Louisiana Civil Code

3 : to agree respecting an aspect of legal proceedings —used with to stipulated to a dismissal of the claim with prejudice — National Law Journal pleaded guilty to the charge of battery and stipulated to the underlying facts — Luna v. Meinke, 844 F. Supp. 1284 (1994)

transitive verb

1 : to specify especially as a condition or requirement of an agreement parties may not stipulate the invalidity of statutes or ordinances — West v. Bank of Commerce & Trusts, 167 F.2d 664 (1948) the contract stipulated that the lessor was responsible for maintenance within a stipulated period of time

2 : to establish (procedure or evidence) by agreement during a proceeding defendant stipulated that evidence was sufficient to support his conspiracy conviction — National Law Journal based on stipulated facts