stipulate stipulate /ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/

verb

1. () Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement  ( qualify , condition , stipulate , specify )
   specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
    The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
   The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
    The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
   The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
   
2. (Roman law) make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force  ( stipulate )
   (Roman law) make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force
   
3. Give a guarantee or promise of  ( stipulate )
   give a guarantee or promise of
    They stipulated to release all the prisoners
   They stipulated to release all the prisoners