Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific condition or requirement that is demanded as part of an agreement: A stipulation is a term that must be met or something that must be done, as it is formally specified as a necessary part of a deal or contract.
   • Something that is assumed to be true and upon which the validity or effect of something else depends: A stipulation can be a fundamental premise or assumption that serves as the basis for a logical argument or a course of action.
   • (Law) A formal statement or concession made by the parties in a legal proceeding regarding a matter of fact or a point of law: In a legal context, a stipulation is an agreement between opposing parties, often to avoid unnecessary delay or proof, which is presented to the court.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • A major stipulation of the loan was that she had to maintain full-time employment. (This shows a required condition in an agreement.)
  • The theory proceeds from the stipulation that all humans are rational actors. (This illustrates an underlying assumption.)
  • The attorneys entered a stipulation that the evidence was admissible. (This demonstrates its use in a legal proceeding.)

Advanced Usage

• "On the stipulation that...": Used to introduce a specific condition upon which something else depends.

  • He agreed to fund the project on the stipulation that he retained creative control.

• "By stipulation": Indicates that something was established or agreed upon by formal agreement.

  • The meeting time was set by stipulation of all parties involved.

Variants and Related Words

• Stipulate (verb): To demand or specify a requirement as part of an agreement.

  • The contract stipulates a 30-day notice period.

• Stipulatory (adjective): Of or relating to a stipulation.

  • The stipulatory clauses were reviewed carefully.

Synonyms

• Condition: A state of affairs that must exist before something else is possible or permitted.
• Requirement: Something that is needed or obligatory.
• Provision: A condition or requirement in a legal document.
• Prerequisite: Something that is required as a prior condition.

Related Phrases

• As a stipulation: Serving as a specified condition.
  • Silence was required as a stipulation for participation in the meditation retreat.

Related Idioms

• A sticking point: An issue that causes disagreement and prevents progress in negotiations (this is similar to a contentious stipulation).
  • The division of assets became a sticking point, with each side having different stipulations.

Noun

1. a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
2. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
3. (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
   • a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay