WorldAugust 17, 2026

stipulating

STIP-yuh-lay-ting

Definition

To demand or specify a particular requirement or condition as part of an agreement or legal order.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'stipulari,' meaning to demand a formal promise. It entered English in the 17th century specifically to refer to establishing conditions in a legal contract or agreement.

In the news

In this article, the magistrate is using her authority to issue a non-publication order, explicitly stating the condition that the names of the individuals involved must remain private.

Woman accused of sending her ex poisoned coffees cries while facing court

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