stip·u·late [ stíppyə làyt ](past and past participlestip·u·lat·ed, present participlestip·u·lat·ing, 3rd person present singularstip·u·lates)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive verb specify something: to specify something such as a condition when making an agreement or an offer The contract stipulates which expenses will be covered.
2. transitive and intransitive verb demand something: to make a specific demand for something, usually as a condition in an agreement stipulate a price
3. transitive verb make formal promise: to promise something formally or legally
4. intransitive verb law agree: to agree, in terms of the conduct of a legal proceeding We will stipulate to our receipt of all pertinent discovery documents, Your Honor.
5. transitive verb law admit fact: to confess, admit, or agree to a fact rather than require the opposition to prove that fact Will the defendant stipulate her presence at the scene of the crime?
[Early 17th century. < Latin stipulat-, past participle of stipulari "demand, bargain"]
