stipulare

to stipulate, to draw up

verb stee-poo-LAH-reh Rare

Origin: From Latin stipulari, 'to bargain', possibly from stipula ('stalk'), referring to the ancient practice of breaking a straw to seal a deal.

Usage Note

Stipulare is a formal, legal-register verb used almost exclusively for contracts and agreements — stipulare un contratto ('to draw up / conclude a contract'), stipulare un accordo ('to enter into an agreement'). It is rarely used in everyday speech.

Examples

"Le parti hanno stipulato un contratto ieri."

Natural Translation

The parties drew up a contract yesterday.

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