Hanapin
to stipulate
01
to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement
Transitive: to stipulate terms and conditions | to stipulate that
Example
The contract stipulates that the payment must be made within 30 days of the invoice date.
The rental agreement stipulates that no pets are allowed in the apartment.
The employment contract stipulates the number of hours the employee is expected to work each week.
02
to guarantee a specific requirement or condition that will be fulfilled
Transitive: to stipulate that
Example
The partnership agreement stipulates that profits will be shared equally among the partners.
The agreement stipulates that the artist will receive a royalty payment for each copy of the artwork sold.
The contract stipulates that the seller will deliver the goods within 30 days of receiving payment.
03
to engage in a formal question-and-answer dialogue to establish legal obligations or agreements
Intransitive
Example
The parties would stipulate in the presence of witnesses to clarify the terms of their contract.
In Roman law, parties would stipulate during verbal negotiations to create enforceable contracts.
The parties in the Roman legal system would stipulate by asking and answering questions, forming a mutual understanding.
word family
stipul
Verb
stipulate
Verb
stipulation
Noun
stipulatory
Adjective
