WorldJuly 14, 2026

stipulation

/ˌstɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definition

A specific condition, requirement, or term formally specified in an agreement or legal document.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'stipulatio,' which referred to a formal verbal contract or promise in Roman law. It evolved into English to describe any essential condition or demand included in an agreement.

In the news

Although the word does not appear in the provided text, it relates to the specific requirements, or stipulations, set forth in the Geneva Conventions that define who qualifies for prisoner of war status.

Behind Enemy Lines: The Protection Gap Between POWs and Captured Nonstate Actors Under International Humanitarian Law

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