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stip⋅u⋅late

1  [stip-yuh-leyt] verb, -lat⋅ed, -lat⋅ing.
–verb (used without object)
1. to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement (often fol. by for).
–verb (used with object)
2. to arrange expressly or specify in terms of agreement: to stipulate a price.
3. to require as an essential condition in making an agreement: Total disarmament was stipulated in the peace treaty.
4. to promise, in making an agreement.
5. Law. to accept (a proposition) without requiring that it be established by proof: to stipulate the existence of certain facts or that an expert witness is qualified.
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Origin:
1615–25; < L stipulātus (ptp. of stipulārī to demand a formal agreement), appar. equiv. to stipul- (see stipule ) + -ātus -ate 1

Related forms:
stip⋅u⋅la⋅ble  [stip-yuh-luh-buhl] , adjective
stip⋅u⋅la⋅tor, noun
stip⋅u⋅la⋅to⋅ry  [stip-yuh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective

Synonyms:
2, 3. specify, designate, indicate, cite.
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Main Entry: stip·u·late
Pronunciation: 'sti-py&-"lAt
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: -lat·ed; -lat·ing
Etymology: Latin stipulatus, past participle of stipulari to exact (as from a prospective debtor) a formal guarantee when making an oral contract
intransitive verb 1 : to make an agreement or covenant about something (as damages)
2 : to demand a particular promise in an agreement —used with for stipulate for obligations of all kinds —Louisiana Civil Code>
3 : to agree respecting an aspect of legal proceedings —used with to <stipulated to a dismissal of the claim with prejudice —National Law Journal> stipulated to the underlying facts —Luna v. Meinke, 844 Federal Reporter Supp. 1284 (1994)> transitive verb 1 : to specify esp. as a condition or requirement of an agreement stipulate the invalidity of statutes or ordinances —West v. Bank of Commerce & Trusts, 167 Federal Reporter, Second Series 664 (1948)> stipulated that the lessor was responsible for maintenance> stipulated period of time>
2 : to establish (procedure or evidence) by agreement during a proceeding stipulated that evidence was sufficient to support his conspiracy conviction —National Law Journal> stipulated facts>
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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