stipulation in WordNet English dictionary

1. an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
   condition  precondition  stipulation 
   
2. (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
   "a stipulation of fact was made in order to avoid delay"
   stipulation  judicial admission 
   
3. a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
   stipulation  specification