Stipulatory

Stipulatory is an adjective relating to a stipulation or the act of stipulating. It derives from stipulation, from Latin stipulationem, meaning a formal promise or condition agreed upon by parties.

In law, stipulations govern contracts and procedures. A stipulatory clause is a provision that the parties expressly agree to. A stipulation of facts is an agreement to accept certain facts as true, which can reduce litigation issues.

In logic and philosophy, a stipulative definition is a definition adopted for a specific purpose. It assigns a precise meaning to a term for the duration of a discussion, regardless of common usage.

In linguistics and semantics, stipulative definitions help introduce new terms or clarify analysis. They differ from standard, lexical definitions which reflect established usage.

Related terms include stipulation, stipulate, and stipulative definition.