Thesaurus results for STIPULATION

stipulation

noun

ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of stipulation

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 As a result of stipulations with pick protections, the Hornets received the least-favorable 2026 first-round selections of Washington, Memphis, Phoenix and Orlando. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 Newsom also signed the stipulation and agreed to the fine. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Musk sold the historic house back to the late actor’s family for $7 million with one stipulation—that the property be preserved. — Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 His deal with the Jackson estate contained a stipulation forbidding any depiction of him in a future film. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulation

Noun

For decades, the Supreme Court had all but ignored the 2nd Amendment, viewing it as a somewhat outdated provision involving militias, akin to the 3rd Amendment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The success of that provision depends on whether these local communities decide to build, though.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

With low maintenance requirements and fast turnaround, Gripen provides an advanced and cost-effective fighter capability that is easy to operate and maintain, according to the company.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
DAFs carry no legal payout requirement — the dollars are irrevocably committed to charity, but on no particular schedule.

— Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

Researchers don’t know yet what exactly causes MS, a condition that is estimated to affect 1 million people in the country.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Sessions generally run 60 to 90 minutes depending on the dog’s size, coat type and condition.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

Disney’s live-action remakes have largely been box-office boons for the company, with a few exceptions.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The suit alleges The Bay Club does not fall under that exception because parents are not necessarily always on the premises.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

Maybe a coach or administrator favors 24 if the money is worth it, which is an important proviso because right now the money doesn’t work, at least for the SEC.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 8 June 2026
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

Definition of proviso

Noun

The budget also identifies $245,250 for project contingencies.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The jets are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though it has never been utilized with a president on board.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026