stip
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late
Third Person
stipulates
Present Participle
stipulating
Past Tense
stipulated
Past Participle
stipulated
1
to specify that something needs to be done or how it should be done, especially as part of an agreement
transitive
- The contract stipulates that the payment must be made within 30 days of the invoice date.
- The rental agreement stipulates that no pets are allowed in the apartment.
- The employment contract stipulates the number of hours the employee is expected to work each week.
- The trade agreement stipulates the terms and conditions for the exchange of goods between the two countries.
- Before signing the lease, it's crucial to carefully read and understand the terms stipulated by the landlord.
2
to guarantee a specific requirement or condition that will be fulfilled
transitive
- The partnership agreement stipulates that profits will be shared equally among the partners.
- The agreement stipulates that the artist will receive a royalty payment for each copy of the artwork sold.
- The contract stipulates that the seller will deliver the goods within 30 days of receiving payment.
- The policy stipulates that the insurance company will provide coverage for medical expenses up to a certain limit.
- The warranty stipulates that the manufacturer will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge.
3
to engage in a formal question-and-answer dialogue to establish legal obligations or agreements
- The parties would stipulate in the presence of witnesses to clarify the terms of their contract.
- In Roman law, parties would stipulate during verbal negotiations to create enforceable contracts.
- The parties in the Roman legal system would stipulate by asking and answering questions, forming a mutual understanding.