Stipulate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Give a guarantee or promise of; "They stipulated to release all the prisoners".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The agreement stipulated that both parties would resolve disputes through arbitration.
- The contract stipulated that employees must adhere to the strict confidentiality policy.
- The government stipulated that the new law would take effect immediately.
- They stipulated to give their full cooperation with the investigation.
- The terms of the deal stipulated that all parties would share the profits equally.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The auctioneer asked the buyer to stipulate that the sale was final and non-negotiable before proceeding with the transaction.
- At the beginning of the mediation session, both parties had to verbally stipulate that they were willing to resolve their dispute amicably.
- In the court case, the judge asked the two parties to stipulate their agreement to the new trial dates before submitting the schedule in writing.
- The employee had to verbally stipulate that they understood and accepted the terms of employment before signing the contract.
- During the business meeting, the CEO asked the partners to stipulate their investment commitment and risk tolerance before proceeding with the deal negotiations.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The lease stipulates that the rent is due on the first day of each month.
- The terms of the agreement stipulate that all work must be completed within six months.
- The employment contract stipulates that the employee is entitled to four weeks of paid annual leave.
- The shareholders' agreement stipulates that any disputes will be resolved through arbitration.
- The agreement stipulates that the buyer must pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price upfront.