stipulation
UK: /ˌstɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ | US: /ˌstɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
n. a condition or requirement specified as part of an agreement
n. the act of making such a condition
The root "stipul" derives from Latin stipulari ("to demand a promise"), likely linked to stipula ("straw"), referencing an ancient Roman custom of breaking straw to seal agreements. The suffix "-ation" transforms the verb into a noun, denoting the act or result of stipulating. Over time, "stipulation" evolved to mean formal contractual terms.
The contract included a stipulation requiring approval from both parties.
Their agreement had no stipulations about deadlines.
She accepted the job under the stipulation of flexible hours.
The court upheld the stipulation in the divorce settlement.
The loan came with strict stipulations on repayment.