80. Vocabulary Strategy

Question

what does the word stipulating mean in the sentence below..... and what clues can you find in the surrounding words phrases, or sentences?

China was pressured to sign treaties stipulating the opening of more ports and allowing Christian missionaries in China.

Asked by greta r #218157 on 9/19/2013 12:29 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/19/2013 4:39 AM

Answered by Aslan on 9/19/2013 4:39 AM

Stipulating- Demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement. China demand more ports in the agreement.

Hey Greta, I'm not sure what you mean by clues, clues for what?