Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Established or formed by mutual agreement: Refers to something that has been formally or informally accepted by all parties involved through discussion and consent.
   • Contracted or stipulated by agreement: Describes terms, conditions, or obligations that are set forth and accepted in a formal agreement or contract.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The meeting time was an agreed upon schedule that worked for everyone.
  • All employees must follow the agreed upon safety procedures.
  • The contract outlines the agreed upon terms of payment.

Advanced Usage

• "mutually agreed upon": Emphasizes that the agreement was reached with the consent of all relevant parties.
  • The budget was based on mutually agreed upon priorities.
• "previously agreed upon": Indicates that the agreement was established at an earlier time.
  • We will proceed according to the previously agreed upon plan.

Variants and Related Words

• Agree (verb): To have the same opinion or to consent.
  • They agree on the basic principles.
• Agreement (noun): A negotiated and typically formal arrangement between parties.
  • The two companies signed a trade agreement.
• Stipulated (adjective): Specified as a condition of an agreement.
  • The stipulated delivery date is next Friday.

Synonyms

• Accepted: Generally approved or agreed to.
• Settled: Resolved or decided upon.
• Conventional: Based on or in accordance with general agreement or custom.

Related Phrases

• To reach an agreement: To come to a mutual decision after discussion.
  • After lengthy negotiations, they finally reached an agreement.
• By common consent: As agreed by everyone.
  • By common consent, the proposal was adopted.

Adjective

1. constituted or contracted by stipulation or agreement
   • stipulatory obligations