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 rule has a number of stipulations, chief among them that a formula (not a person) determines the number, price, and date of the trade.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Different conferences are proposing different stipulations should a field expansion be reached.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The new civil complaint notes that the MPCA issued Northern Iron a notice of violation in April 2023 over outdated emissions controls and equipment installed without proper permits, leading to a stipulation agreement between the two parties in July 2023.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Many of Trump’s trade deals, including with the Philippines and Indonesia, include a stipulation that U.S. exports will not face tariffs, which gave Trump the sweeter side of the deal.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 July 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 July 2025
Different conferences are proposing different stipulations should a field expansion be reached.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025
The new civil complaint notes that the MPCA issued Northern Iron a notice of violation in April 2023 over outdated emissions controls and equipment installed without proper permits, leading to a stipulation agreement between the two parties in July 2023.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Many of Trump’s trade deals, including with the Philippines and Indonesia, include a stipulation that U.S. exports will not face tariffs, which gave Trump the sweeter side of the deal.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulation
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Faced with political and business backlash, the administration rolled back or delayed several of its harshest provisions, and stocks moved toward recovery.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, private market insurers can offer policy provisions — known as endorsements — giving them the right to divert disputes to arbitration, but those are typically in exchange for a premium discount and policyholders have the right to reject the provisions.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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This requires everyone making Android apps to satisfy Google's requirements before virtually anyone will be able to install their apps, which could help Google retain control as the app market opens up.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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The requirements and safety standards are stringent.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Warm mid-August summer nights offer prime conditions for spotting three magnificent star clusters visible to northern-hemisphere skywatchers in the coming months.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This obligation would apply to any interactive AI system, such as a chatbot or automated screening tool, unless the AI nature is obvious or an exception applies.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There are exceptions — Douglas Luiz, the Brazil international midfielder set to join on loan from Juventus with an obligation/option to make the move permanent for €30m (£26m; $35m) — is 27 years old.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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The swing-off was a new proviso in the current collective bargaining agreement, agreed to after the league locked the players out for 99 days during the ’21-22 offseason.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 July 2025
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In 1970, when a nearly unanimous Congress approved sweeping changes strengthening federal air pollution laws, one proviso allowed California in many cases to craft its own rules — a recognition of the challenge the Golden State faced in dealing with the nation’s worst smog problem.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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As an always-reliable asset, few Navy operators alive today waste time mulling canal contingencies.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Beneficiary designations offer limited contingency planning.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Stipulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stipulation. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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