Stipulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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stipulate

 

[ ˈstɪpjʊleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

to specify or arrange terms and conditions in a contract or agreement

Synonyms

demand, require, specify

Examples of usage

  • The contract stipulates that the payment must be made within 30 days.
  • The agreement stipulates the responsibilities of each party involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "stipulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estipular

🇮🇳 शर्त रखना

🇩🇪 vorschreiben

🇮🇩 menetapkan

🇺🇦 обумовлювати

🇵🇱 określać

🇯🇵 規定する (kitei suru)

🇫🇷 stipuler

🇪🇸 estipular

🇹🇷 şart koşmak

🇰🇷 규정하다 (gyujeonghada)

🇸🇦 ينص على (yunas ala)

🇨🇿 stanovit

🇸🇰 stanoviť

🇨🇳 规定 (guīdìng)

🇸🇮 določiti

🇮🇸 ákveða

🇰🇿 белгілеу

🇬🇪 დადგენა (datgena)

🇦🇿 müəyyən etmək

🇲🇽 estipular

Etymology

The word 'stipulate' comes from the Latin word 'stipulatus', meaning 'demanded as a formal promise'. It has been used in legal and contractual contexts for centuries, with its roots in ancient Roman law. Over time, 'stipulate' has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just legal agreements.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,530, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.