stipulation

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stip·u·la·tion | \ ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of stipulation

1 : an act of stipulating

2 : something stipulated especially : a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument

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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

Recent Examples on the Web The parties anticipate filing a stipulation of dismissal of the case within 30 days, according to the letter addressed to federal Judge Lewis Kaplan. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 15 Feb. 2022 The lawsuit was closed on Dec. 21, 2021 after the parties filed a joint stipulation of dismissal. — Ashley Remkus | Aremkus@al.com, al, 7 Jan. 2022 Attorneys for all parties in the lawsuit signed a stipulation of dismissal on March 12, 2019, a move that typically signals an out-of-court settlement that ends a case. — Chiara Vercellone, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2021 Zervos’ attorneys and attorneys for Trump filed a stipulation of discontinuance that offered no explanation for the decision. — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2021 Another stipulation made in the ordinance deals with commercial property. — James T. Norman, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2021 In addition, Moorer said the agreement included a stipulation that if there are three violations – such as a noise complaint – neighbors could seek relief through the circuit court. — al, 5 Oct. 2021 The only stipulation was that the countries make the vaccine free to their citizens. — Albert Bourla, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Ukrainian contestants must swear off performing in Russia—a stipulation that led both the 2019 and 2022 representatives to drop out. — Jane Recker, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2022 See More

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stipulation

noun

stip·u·la·tion | \ ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən

Legal Definition of stipulation

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