stipulation

/,stipju'leiʃn/

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Word: Stipulation

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "stipulation" is a specific condition or requirement that must be met as part of an agreement or contract. It can also refer to a formal statement or assumption that is necessary for something else to be true or valid. In legal contexts, it is an agreement made by parties involved in a court case about certain facts or conditions related to the case.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "stipulation" when discussing agreements, contracts, or legal matters.
• It often comes with the preposition "of," as in "the stipulation of the contract."

Examples:

1. Everyday Use: "The stipulation of the rental agreement requires that pets are not allowed in the apartment."
2. Legal Context: "The lawyers reached a stipulation regarding the facts of the case to speed up the trial."

Advanced Usage:

In legal terms, a stipulation can also be a written agreement that simplifies the legal process, such as agreeing on certain facts so they do not have to be proven in court.

Word Variants:

• Stipulate (verb): To specify a condition in an agreement.
  • Example: "The contract stipulates that all repairs must be completed by June 1."
• Stipulated (adjective): Describing something that has been specified as a condition.
  • Example: "They agreed to the stipulated terms of the contract."

Different Meanings:

While "stipulation" primarily refers to conditions in agreements, it can also imply a formal requirement in various contexts, such as legal procedures or negotiations.

Synonyms:

• Condition
• Requirement
• Provision
• Clause
• Agreement

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "stipulation," you might encounter phrases like "under the stipulation" or "with the stipulation that," which indicate that a certain condition must be met.

Summary:

"Stipulation" is an important term used in legal and formal agreements to specify conditions that must be met.

Academic

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

Synonyms

• specification
• condition
• precondition
• judicial admission