# stipulate

/ˈstɪpjəˌɫeɪt/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stipulate
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

to state a specific condition that must be met. You use this when talking about rules in a contract or an agreement.

For teachers: 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.

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