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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStipulation
/ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.
"A key stipulation of the contract is that the project must be completed by December." - 2
In legal proceedings, an agreement between opposing parties concerning a particular matter or fact.
"The defense and prosecution entered into a stipulation regarding the authenticity of the documents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'stipulatio', stemming from 'stipulari' (to bargain, demand a formal promise), dating back to the late 16th century in legal contexts. Historically, it referred to a formal demand or agreement, particularly involving the practice of breaking a straw to solemnize a bargain, though the physical ritual was later lost while the linguistic term persisted.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Stipulation" is said worldwide
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stipulation
Transliteration: stipulation
"Une stipulation importante du contrat concerne les délais de livraison."
Bedingung
Transliteration: Bedingung
"Eine wichtige Stipulation des Vertrages wurde von beiden Parteien akzeptiert."
stipulazione
Transliteration: stipulazione
"La stipulazione del contratto è avvenuta questa mattina."
estipulación
Transliteration: estipulación
"Una estipulación clave del acuerdo es la confidencialidad."
estipulação
Transliteration: estipulação
"A estipulação do prazo final gerou muito debate."
शर्त
Transliteration: shart
"इस अनुबंध की मुख्य शर्त यह है कि काम समय पर पूरा हो।"
规定
Transliteration: guīdìng
"合同的一项重要规定是保证产品质量。"
규정
Transliteration: gyujeong
"계약서의 주요 규정 중 하나는 기한 준수입니다."
規定
Transliteration: kitei
"契約書の主な規定には秘密保持が含まれています。"
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