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

stipulatory

ˈsti-pyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 

adjective

Synonyms of stipulation

• provision
• requirement
• condition
• exception
• proviso
• contingency

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

Recent Examples on the Web

If enforced, the retail stipulation could benefit global rivals such as Heineken as well as smaller local brewers including Keroche Breweries and African Originals. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Because Lindsay Clancy agreed to what’s called a stipulation of facts in the case, prosecutors don’t have to present all of their evidence in court. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Legal experts have warned that the change may violate a congressional stipulation enacted after Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

All rights reserved American Airlines Admirals Club and United Club and lounges, have similar stipulations, with some interesting wrinkles. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stipulation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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

b

: a condition, requirement, or item specified in a legal instrument

specifically : stipulation pour autrui