Predicament vs Stipulation - What's the difference?
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A definite class, state or condition.
An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
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(logic) That which is predicated; a category.
The act of stipulating; a contracting or bargaining; an agreement.
Something that is stated or stipulated as a condition of an agreement.
(botany) The situation, arrangement, and structure of the stipules.
Predicament is a related term of stipulation.
As nouns the difference between predicament and stipulation
is that predicament is a definite class, state or condition while stipulation is the act of stipulating; a contracting or bargaining; an agreement.predicament
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Alternative forms
* (chiefly obsolete)Noun
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Synonyms
* See alsoSee also
* can of worms * difficulty * kettle of fish * tight spot * troubleReferences
* * *stipulation
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Noun
(en noun)- The stipulations of the contract won't allow you to do that.
- If I lend you my car, my only stipulation is that you fill up the gas tank before returning it.
