stipulation
(noun)
/ˌstɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
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A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.
A whimsical tether binding two hearts in mutual accord, a silent whisper of will among ink and paper.Example: The contract included a stipulation requiring him to work exclusively for the company.
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An act of stipulating; a specific demand, condition, or requirement in an agreement.
A dance of demands entwined with promise, where the inked word holds sway over dreams and designs.Example: The stipulations of the treaty ensured both parties would adhere to the new regulations.
Origin
Late Middle English, from Latin stipulatio(n-), from the verb stipulari 'exact a promise'.
Synonyms
condition, requirement, provision, term, clause
Antonyms
freedom, option, latitude, looseness