CEFR C1

stipulate

verb

Meaning

To demand or specify a required part of an agreement as a condition of reaching an agreement.

Examples

The agreement stipulates that both parties must attend the mediation.
He stipulated that the work should be completed by Friday.

Synonyms: require, specify, demand, prescribe

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stipulate (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪpjʊleɪt/

Definition

To demand or specify a required part of an agreement as a condition of reaching an agreement.

Examples

The agreement stipulates that both parties must attend the mediation.
He stipulated that the work should be completed by Friday.
The lawyer carefully stipulated the terms of the settlement.

How to Use stipulate

stipulate that (prepositional phrase): To specify a condition or requirement that must be met. — "The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days."
stipulate a condition (prepositional phrase): To set a specific requirement for something to happen or be agreed upon. — "He stipulated a condition that he would only sign if his demands were met."
stipulate for (prepositional phrase): To require or provide for something in an agreement. — "The law stipulates for the protection of minority rights."

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