stipulation
gb/stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
C1
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
Nom
formal
C1
rule
1
a condition in an agreement
A rule or condition in a deal or agreement.
Schéma d’usage :
a stipulation (in [an agreement/contract]) (that [clause])
Erreur fréquente :
Often confused with "stipend" (money paid) because the words look similar.
Synonymes
condition (More general; does not necessarily sound as formal or contractual.)
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requirement (Emphasizes what must be done, not the fact it is written into an agreement.)
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term (Common in contracts; can mean any part of an agreement, not only conditions.)
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clause (Refers to the specific wording in a document.)
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proviso (Often more formal; suggests an exception or limitation.)
Antonymes
unconditional (Describes something given or agreed without any conditions.)
Collocations
a contract stipulation
|a lease stipulation
|a stipulation in the contract
|a stipulation that [clause]
|include a stipulation
|add a stipulation
|impose a stipulation
|meet a stipulation
|a strict stipulation
|a key stipulation
Thèmes
law
|business
|contracts
Exemples
- One stipulation of the lease is that pets are not allowed.
- They accepted the job offer with the stipulation that they could work remotely two days a week.
- The grant comes with strict stipulations on how the money can be spent.
Exemples pédagogiques
- There was one stipulation in the contract.
- I agreed, but with one stipulation.
Nom
formal
C2
action
2
the act of stating conditions
The act of saying something must happen as a condition.
Schéma d’usage :
the stipulation (that [clause])
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may treat it as a verb; the verb is "stipulate."
Synonymes
specification (Focuses on giving details; may not imply a condition.)
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insistence (Emphasizes determination, not the formal stating of terms.)
Antonymes
silence (Not stating any conditions or requirements.)
Collocations
the stipulation that [clause]
|clear stipulation
|explicit stipulation
|formal stipulation
|written stipulation
Thèmes
communication
|law
|business
Exemples
- The stipulation that all data be encrypted was included at the client's request.
- Her stipulation that the meeting start on time surprised the team.
- The policy’s stipulation regarding refunds is easy to misunderstand.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The stipulation was written in the rules.
Nom
legal
C2
abstract
3
formal agreement filed in court
In court, a written agreement between both sides.
Schéma d’usage :
a stipulation (between [party A] and [party B]) (regarding [topic])
Erreur fréquente :
Often misunderstood as a punishment or a demand from the judge; it is usually an agreement between the parties.
Synonymes
agreement (Much broader; does not specifically imply a court filing.)
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joint statement (Can be similar, but is not necessarily a binding legal filing.)
Antonymes
dispute (A disagreement rather than an agreed position between the parties.)
Collocations
file a stipulation
|sign a stipulation
|a written stipulation
|a joint stipulation
|stipulation between the parties
|stipulation regarding [facts/procedure]
|stipulation and order
Thèmes
law
|courts
Exemples
- The attorneys filed a stipulation to extend the discovery deadline.
- Both sides signed a stipulation agreeing that the document was authentic.
- Under the stipulation, the parties accepted several facts to avoid calling extra witnesses.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
stipulation
API
GB/stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
stip - u - la - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: stipulation
- Plural: stipulation, stipulations
Expressions
by stipulation
1/bˈaɪ stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
by agreement between parties
By a formal agreement between both sides (in court).
Exemples
- The deadline was extended by stipulation of the parties.
- The issue was resolved by stipulation without a hearing.
- The parties limited the claims by stipulation before trial.
enter into a stipulation
1/ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu ə stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
legal
make a formal legal agreement
To make a formal agreement (often in court).
Exemples
- The parties entered into a stipulation regarding the scope of discovery.
- They entered into a stipulation to postpone the hearing date.
- Counsel refused to enter into a stipulation on the contested evidence.
subject to the stipulation that
1/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə ðə stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
dependent on a stated condition
Only true or allowed if a condition is met.
Exemples
- The discount is available subject to the stipulation that you pay in full today.
- Access was granted subject to the stipulation that visitors sign in at reception.
- The board approved the plan subject to the stipulation that costs be reviewed quarterly.
with the stipulation that
1/wˈɪθ ðə stˌɪpjəlˈeɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
as long as a condition is met
Used to say there is one condition.
Exemples
- She agreed to the interview with the stipulation that it be recorded.
- We’ll lend you the car with the stipulation that you fill the tank afterward.
- They signed the contract with the stipulation that the deadline could be extended once.