Stipulate

Definition

Stipulate means to demand or specify a requirement as part of an agreement; to make an express condition or arrangement. It is most commonly used as a transitive verb.

Parts of Speech

• Verb (transitive)

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA: /ˈstɪp.jə.leɪt/
• Respelling: STIP-yuh-layt

British English

• IPA: /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/
• Respelling: STIP-yuh-layt

Etymology

Mid 16th century: from Medieval Latin stipulatus, past participle of stipulāre ‘to bargain, demand,’ from Latin stipula ‘straw’ (parties at a formal agreement held a straw as a token of the pledge).

Derivatives

• stipulation (noun)
• stipulator (noun)
• stipulative (adjective)
• unstipulated (adjective)

Synonyms

• specify
• require
• demand
• prescribe
• set down

Antonyms

• waive
• relax
• allow
• omit

Usage

"The contract stipulates that payment must be received within 30 days."

"The regulations stipulate a maximum working week of 40 hours."

Related Terms

• Condition: A requirement or prerequisite.
• Provision: A clause in a legal document.
• Specification: A detailed requirement.
• Requirement: Something that is needed or demanded.
• Contract: A binding agreement between parties.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To demand or specify as a condition of an agreement – to require something as part of the terms in a contract or arrangement.
  • Example: "The lease stipulates that pets are not allowed."
• To make an express arrangement or requirement – to formally state a condition that must be fulfilled by one of the parties.
  • Example: "She stipulated that all reports be submitted in PDF format."
• To set forth in detail – to clearly articulate the specific terms or provisions to be followed.
  • Example: "The guidelines stipulate the safety measures to be followed."