I. ˈsti-pyə-ˌlāt verb
( -lat·ed ; -lat·ing )
Etymology: Latin stipulatus, past participle of stipulari to demand a guarantee (from a prospective debtor)
Date: circa 1624
intransitive verb
1. : to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
2. : to demand an express term in an agreement — used with for
transitive verb
1. : to specify as a condition or requirement (as of an agreement or offer)
2. : to give a guarantee of
• stip·u·la·tor -ˌlā-tər noun
II. ˈsti-pyə-lət adjective
Etymology: New Latin stipula
Date: circa 1776
: having stipules