Stipulative

//ˈstɪpjələtɪv// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to a stipulation.
  2. 2
    Relating to something that is merely asserted in an ad hoc fashion rather than following logically from general principles.

Etymology

From stipulate + -ive.

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