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Definition
to formally state — such as a condition or requirement of a contract, or an opinion of a circumstance that has legal significance
- "No, brother," answered the lady, "I insist on the formality of its being delivered me, with a full ratification of all the concessions stipulated."Book 16 (36% in)
- This sum, after some altercation, was reduced to two; and Jones, having stipulated for the full forgiveness of both Partridge and the wife, was going to pay the money; when his majesty, restraining his hand, turned to the witness and asked him, "At what time he had discovered the criminals?"Book 12 (81% in)
- She was beginning to comment on the story, but Jones interrupted her; for, as the hour of assignation now drew nigh, he began to stipulate for a second interview with the lady that evening, which he promised should be the last at her house; swearing, at the same time, that she was one of great distinction, and that nothing but what was intirely innocent was to pass between them; and I do firmly believe he intended to keep his word.Book 14 (47% in)
There are no more uses of "stipulate" in Tom Jones.
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