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Stipulate vs Pursuant - What's the difference?

stipulate | pursuant |

As adjectives the difference between stipulate and pursuant

is that stipulate is (botany) having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk while pursuant is in conformance to, or in agreement with.

As a verb stipulate

is to require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.

As an adverb pursuant is

accordingly; consequently.

stipulate

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Verb

(stipulat)
  • To require (something) as a condition of a contract or agreement.
  • To specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement.
  • To acknowledge the truth of; not to challenge.
  • Derived terms
    * stipulated * stipulation * stipulative

    Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (botany) Having stipules; that is, having outgrowths borne on either side of the base of the leafstalk.
  • Antonyms
    * exstipulate

    pursuant

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pursuaunt (qualifier)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • In conformance to, or in agreement with.
  • Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Accordingly; consequently.