stipulation
stipulation — noun
- stipulationsingular
- stipulationsplural
1. A stipulation is a specific condition or requirement that is clearly stated and
A stipulation is a specific condition or requirement that is clearly stated and must be agreed to or followed as part of an arrangement, contract, or set of rules.
The contract included a stipulation that Naoko must work from the office at least three days a week.
stipulation + that-clause
One key stipulation of the rental agreement was that no pets were allowed in the apartment.
Before signing, Tunde asked his lawyer to explain every stipulation in the insurance policy.
The scholarship came with a strict stipulation that Layla had to maintain top grades.
Baraka agreed to the job offer but made one stipulation: he needed two weeks off in December.
- condition
more general; something that must happen before something else can take place
- requirement
focuses on what is needed, often in everyday contexts
- provision
a specific clause in a legal or formal document
- term
one of the conditions that make up an agreement
文法句型
stipulation + that-clause
stipulation + of + noun phrase
stipulation + in + document or agreement
用法筆記
Commonly followed by a that-clause (a stipulation that...) or a prepositional phrase with 'of' (stipulation of the agreement). In everyday speech, less formal words like 'condition' or 'rule' are often preferred.
常見錯誤
2. In law, a stipulation is a formal agreement between the two sides involved in a
In law, a stipulation is a formal agreement between the two sides involved in a court case, usually dealing with a procedural step such as extending a deadline or admitting certain facts.
The two lawyers signed a stipulation agreeing to push the trial date back by two weeks.
legal stipulation agreeing to [action]
Under the stipulation, both sides accepted the expert report without calling the witness to court.
Ari's attorney filed a stipulation with the court confirming that the documents were genuine.
The judge approved the stipulation, so the defense did not need to present additional evidence.
Nikos and the prosecutor reached a stipulation about which facts could be presented to the jury.
- agreement
broader term; can refer to any mutual understanding
- covenant
more formal, often used in property or religious contexts
- contract clause
a specific provision within a written contract
文法句型
stipulation + that-clause
stipulation + about + noun phrase
stipulation between parties
用法筆記
Primarily used in formal legal writing and court proceedings. A stipulation is typically submitted in writing and must be signed by both parties or their attorneys.