Stipulated
/ˈstɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Agreed upon or expressly stated in a legal contract or proceeding.
The parties reached a stipulated settlement to avoid trial.
- (v. (past participle)) Past participle of stipulate; to specify conditions or terms explicitly in a contract or legal agreement.
The contract was stipulated to include arbitration in case of disputes.
Forms
- stipulate
- stipulating
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'stipulated' often refers to terms expressly agreed upon; as a past participle verb form, it derives from 'stipulate,' which carries the substantive definition.
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