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stipulate

Definition of stipulate

Etymology 1

    From Latin stipulātus, perfect active participle of stipulor ("I demand a guarantee").

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/, /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/

Verb

to stipulate (third-person singular simple present stipulates, present participle stipulating, simple past and past participle stipulated)

  1. To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
  2. To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
  3. To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.

Derived terms

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈstɪpjələt/

Adjective

stipulate (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having stipules

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