stipulation

/,stipju'leiʃn/
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stipulation

The contract includes a stipulation that the work must be completed by Friday.

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.
stipulation

The contract includes a stipulation that the work must be completed by Friday.

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

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