stipulate
verb
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stipulated;
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Definition of stipulate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
2
: to demand an express term in an agreement
—used with for
1
: to specify as a condition or requirement (as of an agreement or offer)
2
: to give a guarantee of
stipulate
adjective
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Definition of stipulate (Entry 2 of 2)
: having stipules
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Other Words from stipulate
Verb
stipulator
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noun
Examples of stipulate in a Sentence
Verb
The cease-fire was stipulated by the treaty. The rules stipulate that players must wear uniforms.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Participants do not have to plead guilty or stipulate that the facts support guilt, and no fines or court costs will be imposed. — Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, "As candidates pledge marijuana decriminalization, Alexandria will offer pot diversion program," 29 Aug. 2019 During an ex parte hearing, the parties stipulated that, pursuant to the terms of the partnership agreement, a supermajority will be required on any financial decisions Fox makes until Oct. 21. — Patrick Shanley, The Hollywood Reporter, "Rick Fox's Esports Partners Move to Remove Him From Company," 23 Aug. 2019 The ordinance was adopted by the council in June 2018, and stipulates that developers can pay in-lieu fees to offset affordable housing units if the council grants an exemption. — Joseph Geha, The Mercury News, "Milpitas Council approves 40 condos, grants exception for no affordable units," 22 Aug. 2019 The changes included allowing economic cost to taken into account as the federal government weighs protecting a struggling species, although Congress has stipulated that economic costs not be a factor in deciding whether to protect an animal. — CBS News, "Trump administration overhauls protections for endangered species," 12 Aug. 2019 That鈥檚 even though Congress has stipulated that economic costs not be a factor in deciding whether to protect an animal. — Ellen Knickmeyer, Twin Cities, "US government weakens application of Endangered Species Act," 12 Aug. 2019 The Summerfest lease doesn't stipulate the level of law enforcement the city provides 鈥攊t actually doesn't require the city to do anything, the board's Vice President Ron San Felippo said. — Alison Dirr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Barrett calls for Summerfest to pay full security costs of multi-day event," 8 Aug. 2019 European Union law stipulates a minimum of four weeks paid vacation, and many countries guarantee even more. — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, "Why July is a barren wasteland for new video games," 26 July 2019 The law bans anyone ordained online from officiating a wedding but stipulated such ceremonies performed before July 1 would remain valid. — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al.com, "State wants to ban internet-ordained ministers from performing marriage ceremonies," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'stipulate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for stipulate
stipulate
verb
English Language Learners Definition of stipulate
: to demand or require (something) as part of an agreement
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stipulate
verb
stip路u路late
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stipulated;
stipulating
Legal Definition of stipulate
1
: to make an agreement or covenant about something (as damages)
2
: to demand a particular promise in an agreement
—used with for
may鈥ssume or stipulate for obligations of all kinds — Louisiana Civil Code
3
: to agree respecting an aspect of legal proceedings
—used with to
stipulated to a dismissal of the claim with prejudice — National Law Journal pleaded guilty to the charge of battery and stipulated to the underlying facts — Luna v. Meinke, 844 F. Supp. 1284 (1994)
1
: to specify especially as a condition or requirement of an agreement
parties may not stipulate the invalidity of statutes or ordinances — West v. Bank of Commerce & Trusts, 167 F.2d 664 (1948) the contract stipulated that the lessor was responsible for maintenance within a stipulated period of time
2
: to establish (procedure or evidence) by agreement during a proceeding
defendant stipulated that evidence was sufficient to support his conspiracy conviction — National Law Journal based on stipulated facts
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