# stipulated

/ˈstɪpjəˌɫeɪtɪd/ (US) · /stˈɪpjʊlˌeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stipulated
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

required or demanded as part of an official agreement or set of rules. It describes something that must happen because it was clearly stated in a contract.

For teachers: demanded or specified as a requirement within a formal agreement or legal contract. Often used as a participial adjective to describe conditions that are non-negotiable.

## Examples

- The stipulated deadline for the project is next Friday.
- The contract included a stipulated penalty for any delays in the delivery of the construction materials.
- While the initial proposal was vague, the final agreement contained several stipulated clauses that protected the intellectual property of the smaller firm during the merger.

## Usage notes

- Often functions as a participial adjective preceding a noun like 'sum', 'time', or 'condition'.

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