Stipulated

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/

Definitions of stipulated

verb to demand or specify as part of an agreement or arrangement

Example Sentences

A1 The terms of the contract stipulated that payment must be made within 30 days.

A2 The rules stipulated that all participants must wear helmets during the bike race.

B1 The company policy stipulated that employees must attend a minimum of two training sessions per year.

B2 The rental agreement stipulated that tenants were responsible for maintaining the garden.

C1 The court order stipulated that the defendant must pay restitution to the victim.

C2 The new law stipulated that all vehicles must undergo emissions testing every year.

Examples of stipulated in a Sentence

formal The terms of the contract stipulated that payment must be made within 30 days.

informal The rules clearly stated that we had to be there by 9pm, no exceptions.

slang The boss made it crystal clear that we had to finish the project by Friday.

figurative The agreement set forth strict guidelines that we had to follow to the letter.

Grammatical Forms of stipulated

• past tense: stipulated
• plural: stipulated
• comparative: more stipulated
• superlative: most stipulated
• present tense: stipulate
• future tense: will stipulate
• perfect tense: has stipulated
• continuous tense: is stipulating
• singular: stipulated
• positive degree: stipulated
• infinitive: to stipulate
• gerund: stipulating
• participle: stipulated

Origin and Evolution of stipulated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stipulated' originated from the Latin word 'stipulatus', which comes from 'stipula' meaning straw or stalk, possibly referring to the practice of breaking a straw to signify an agreement.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stipulated' has retained its core meaning of specifying terms or conditions in an agreement, but its usage has expanded to various fields such as law, contracts, and negotiations.