Definition of stipulationnext
as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends their proposal for a baseball franchise includes several stipulations that are unacceptable

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Recent Examples of stipulation The Pentagon accepted these stipulations. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026 The stipulations continue, buried in the fine print. Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026 But the free service stipulation is briefly mentioned in the settlement agreement, which was filed today. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 The six justices in the majority found that IEEPA does not exempt Trump from this constitutional stipulation of powers. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipulation
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Noun
  • Annual contribution caps, even with catch-up provisions, restrict how much can be invested each year.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Violations of any of the provisions would carry fines of up to $50,000.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Democrats contend that the legislation will disenfranchise many of their voters because of its strict requirements for proving one’s identity and citizenship.
    W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The main requirement is a willingness to wake up early and participate.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The judge had set their bail at $25,000 each with home confinement, GPS monitoring, and other conditions because of the delays caused by the Quigley allegations disclosure.
    Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The task force will monitor conditions across the state and recommend mitigation efforts to Polis.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But even here, there are exceptions, as with this spinach and sausage version loosely inspired by the infamous extra-crispy two-sheet lasagna from New York’s Rolo’s.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2026
  • But in a 6-2 decision, the high court sided with Wong; citing the 14th Amendment, a majority of justices affirmed that everyone born in the United States – regardless of the citizenship or nationality of their parents – are automatic citizens, with rare and narrow exceptions.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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  • Curtis wants to see a more holistic conversation on how to address delays in rural communities, rather than a proviso that diverts funding from projects long in the works.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The Athletic spoke to those with an understanding of how Pereira works — on the proviso of anonymity to protect relationships — for a fuller picture of the coach.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
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  • On Friday, playing third base as a potential contingency in case Josh Jung is not ready for the season opener, Smith walked, doubled and hit a two-run homer.
    Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The cap prevents people from maintaining reasonable reserves to address life’s routine contingencies and financial emergencies.
    Michael Frerichs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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