Stipulation Definition & Meaning

stipulation
noun
  1. (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record; "a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay"
  2. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
  3. a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement

"Stipulation" in song lyrics

See how stipulation is used in real songs:

  • "Trials and tribulations, and fouled the stipulation"
    RZA f/ Rev. William Burke — Chamber of Fear
  • "mammogram stipulation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "breach of stipulation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "stipulation"

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