stipulating

/S T IH1 P Y AH0 L EY0 T IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

  2. 2

    To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.

  3. 3

    To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge. E.g. "The defense stipulates that the witness has identified my client."

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