Thesaurus results for STIPULATION

stipulation

noun

ˌsti-pyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of stipulation

as in provision

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends their proposal for a baseball franchise includes several stipulations that are unacceptable

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Recent Examples of stipulation Utah countered with an $8 million offer and stipulations that Scalley would have roster management oversight beyond the 2026 season. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Specter is unpersuaded by that stance, contending that staffing is within the county’s control and not a valid reason for exemption from the stipulation. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 Mayor Andre Dickens has reduced his asking price for the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center, but only if Fulton County pitches in $200 million for a new hospital on the Southside and agrees to several other stipulations. — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026 If enforced, the retail stipulation could benefit global rivals such as Heineken as well as smaller local brewers including Keroche Breweries and African Originals. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stipulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stipulation

Noun

The bill foundered in large part over a provision that would have allowed companies to pay interest on stablecoins.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The provisions included in the legislation named for the late senator aimed to weaken Russia's ability to fund its war against Ukraine by cutting billions from its export revenue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of provision

Noun

The Spanish Navy and Navantia are working from operational requirements, and the final design must still go through procurement.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
American technology therefore qualified for the Commission’s own sovereign cloud requirements through a European operating structure.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of requirement

Noun

The company aims to develop a wider lineup of electric-propulsion ships suited to different operating conditions and customer requirements.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
That website works great in the demo—under specific conditions and without users with thumbs for fingers.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of condition

Noun

Soft Stonewashed Sheets Sijo LuxeWeave Linen Sheet Set Linen sheets aren’t usually known for being soft, but these are an exception.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2026
Airbnb said exceptions may apply in certain circumstances, such as requiring guests to put trash in animal-proof containers in areas with bears.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of exception

Noun

Maybe a coach or administrator favors 24 if the money is worth it, which is an important proviso because right now the money doesn’t work, at least for the SEC.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 8 June 2026
Curtis wants to see a more holistic conversation on how to address delays in rural communities, rather than a proviso that diverts funding from projects long in the works.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026

Definition of proviso

Noun

Navigating this contingency presents a deeply challenging decision for Ermotti.

— , CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Working with the era's primitive technology, Margaret thought through the various mishaps that could occur on a spaceflight and designed the software to handle every contingency.

— Dean Robbins, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026