stipulation

IPA/ˌstɪpjuˈleɪʃn/
KK[stˌɪpjəlˈeʃən]IPA/ˌstɪpjuˈleɪʃn/

stipulation — 名詞

  • stipulationsingular
  • stipulationsplural

1. A stipulation is a specific condition or requirement that is clearly stated and

1.名詞B2
釋義

規定；條款

必須遵守的規則或條件

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.

例句

The contract included a stipulation that Naoko must work from the office at least three days a week.

合約中有一項規定，要求 Naoko 每週至少進辦公室工作三天。

stipulation + that-clause

One key stipulation of the rental agreement was that no pets were allowed in the apartment.

租賃協議的一項關鍵條款是，公寓內不允許飼養寵物。

同義詞
  • 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

❌The job posting had a stipulation that candidates must speak Spanish.
✅The job posting had a requirement that candidates must speak Spanish.
💡'stipulation' sounds overly formal for job listings; 'requirement' or 'condition' is more natural.

2. In law, a stipulation is a formal agreement between the two sides involved in a

2.名詞C1
釋義

協定；約定

訴訟雙方就程序事項達成的協議

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.

例句

The two lawyers signed a stipulation agreeing to push the trial date back by two weeks.

兩位律師簽署了一項協定，同意將審判日期延後兩週。

legal stipulation agreeing to [action]

Under the stipulation, both sides accepted the expert report without calling the witness to court.

根據這項約定，雙方均接受專家報告，無需傳喚證人出庭。

同義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The judge made a stipulation that the trial would start Monday.
✅The parties submitted a stipulation agreeing that the trial would start Monday.
💡a stipulation is an agreement between the two sides, not a decision made by the judge.