stipulation
A rule or condition in a deal or agreement.
A condition or requirement that must be met as part of an agreement, contract, offer, or permission.
The act of saying something must happen as a condition.
The act of clearly stating something as a condition or requirement, especially in a formal context.
In court, a written agreement between both sides.
In legal proceedings, an agreement between parties (or their lawyers), often written and filed with the court, about facts, evidence, or procedure.
- Base: stipulation
- Plural: stipulation, stipulations
by stipulation
1by agreement between parties
By a formal agreement between both sides (in court).
- 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
1make a formal legal agreement
To make a formal agreement (often in court).
- 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
1dependent on a stated condition
Only true or allowed if a condition is met.
- 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
1as long as a condition is met
Used to say there is one condition.
- 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.
- I will help you, with the stipulation that you ask first.