Word
stipulate
Phoneticsstip·u·late, stress on the first syllable
/ˈstɪpjəˌɫeɪt/
Definition
v. to state a specific condition that must be met. You use this when talking about rules in a contract or an agreement.
v. to state a specific condition or requirement as a necessary part of an agreement. Often used in legal or formal contexts to specify the terms of a contract.
Examples
“The contract stipulates that payment must be made by Friday.”
“The new lease agreement stipulates that the tenant must maintain the garden in a tidy condition at all times.”
“The treaty was designed to stipulate clear boundaries and ensure that both nations would refrain from any further military incursions into the disputed territory.”
Examples
simple
“The contract stipulates that payment must be made by Friday.”
contextual
“The new lease agreement stipulates that the tenant must maintain the garden in a tidy condition at all times.”
complex
“The treaty was designed to stipulate clear boundaries and ensure that both nations would refrain from any further military incursions into the disputed territory.”
Real-World Examples
“In recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public.” “Other laws stipulate that everyday observers of certain crimes have a legal responsibility to report them and to protect victims if possible.” Etymology
From Latin stipulātus, perfect active participle of stipulor (“to demand a formal promise, stipulate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
From stipule + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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