stipulate
Say it: STIP-yuh-layt /ˈstɪpjʊleɪt/ · verb
What “stipulate” means
Specify a condition that an agreement must include.
More precisely: To demand or specify something as part of an agreement.
Example: “The contract stipulates payment within thirty days of delivery.”
When to use it
When setting a precise requirement for a deal, contract or permission. A formal word common in business and legal contexts.
Similar words
specify, require, set out
Where it comes from
From Latin stipulari, 'to demand as a formal promise'.
Quick check
You agree to lend your bicycle only if your friend returns it before sunset. What do you do with that condition?
stipulate or suggest?
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