Adstipulating

/ˌæd.ˈstɪp.jə.leɪ.tɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of adstipulate; the ongoing process of making mutual agreements or covenants.

Etymology

Present participle of 'adstipulate' with the -ing suffix.

Kelly Says

While modern English just uses 'negotiating,' the Renaissance would have loved saying 'adstipulating' to distinguish active mutual bargaining from one-sided demands—proof that specialized vocabulary dies when shorter words do the job.

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