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stipulate1 definition

stipu·late (stip′yə lāt′)

transitive verb stipulated -·lat′ed, stipulating -·lat′·ing

  1. to include specifically in the terms of an agreement, contract, etc.; arrange definitely
  2. to specify as an essential condition of or requisite in an agreement

Etymology: < L stipulatus, pp. of stipulari, to bargain < or akin to Umbrian stiplo, to stipulate; akin to L stips: see stipend

intransitive verb

to make a specific demand (for something) as a condition of or requisite in an agreement

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stipulate2 definition

stipu·late (stip′yo̵o lit, -lāt′)

adjective

having stipules
also stipulated stip′u·lat′ed

Etymology: ModL stipulatus

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