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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That comment period was initiated today, and the Board of Trustees will evaluate the proposal in accordance with policy stipulations.
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City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The only stipulation was that all hopefuls for office could not team up with others and no local or national political parties were allowed.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The original host-city agreements, which were signed in 2018, included a stipulation that fans would have free transport to and from games.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The brothers agreed to a plea bargain that included hefty fines and stipulations regarding travel.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The only stipulation was that all hopefuls for office could not team up with others and no local or national political parties were allowed.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The original host-city agreements, which were signed in 2018, included a stipulation that fans would have free transport to and from games.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
The brothers agreed to a plea bargain that included hefty fines and stipulations regarding travel.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 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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