Stipulation

Pronunciation: /stɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of stipulation

noun a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement or contract

Example Sentences

A1 In order to participate in the competition, one stipulation is that all participants must be over 18 years old.

A2 The rental agreement included a stipulation that the tenant must notify the landlord of any maintenance issues.

B1 As part of the contract, there was a stipulation that the product must be delivered within 7 days.

B2 The company's policy had a stipulation that employees must attend a certain number of training sessions each year.

C1 The legal document contained a stipulation regarding the division of assets in case of a divorce.

C2 The contract had a stipulation that allowed either party to terminate the agreement with a 30-day notice period.

Examples of stipulation in a Sentence

formal The contract includes a stipulation regarding payment terms.

informal There's a rule in place about that, it's a stipulation.

slang You gotta follow the stip, no exceptions.

figurative The stipulation acted as a roadblock in their plans.

Grammatical Forms of stipulation

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

Origin and Evolution of stipulation

First Known Use: 1425 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stipulation' originated from the Latin word 'stipulatio', which referred to a formal agreement or contract.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stipulation' has retained its meaning of a specific condition or requirement in a contract or agreement, but it has also been used more broadly to refer to any specific demand or requirement.