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)
- To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
- To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
- To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
Derived terms
Pronunciation
Adjective
stipulate (not comparable)
- (botany) Having stipules
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