The meaning of STIPULATE is to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract.

to say exactly how something must be or must be done: She agreed to buy the car, but stipulated racing tyres and a turbo-powered engine. [ + that ] The law stipulates that new cars must have seat belts for the driver and every passenger. [ + question word ] We have signed a contract which stipulates when the project must be completed.

to state exactly what something must be or how something must be done: The contract stipulated a three-month notice period. stipulate sth in sth They offered Jones one year of severance pay plus benefits as stipulated in his contract.

1. to arrange expressly or specify in terms of agreement: to stipulate a price. 2. to require as an essential condition in making an agreement. 3. to promise, in making an agreement.