Definitions of stipulate:

  • verb:   make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force
  • verb:   specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
    Example: "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"
  • verb:   give a guarantee or promise of
    Example: "They stipulated to release all the prisoners"