adstipulate
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C2
/ædˈstɪpjʊˌleɪt/
agree to a condition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adstipulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adstipulari,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'stipulari' meant 'to bargain or stipulate.'
Historical Evolution
'adstipulari' transformed into the English word 'adstipulate' through the influence of legal terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to agree to a stipulation,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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