contractual

[kuhn-trak-choo-uhl]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or secured by a contract.

contractual

/ kənˈtræktjʊəl /

adjective

1. of the nature of or assured by a contract

Other Word Forms

• contractually adverb
• noncontractual adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of contractual¹

First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Both requests for data related to his "work, contractual relations and conduct" spanning 21 years.

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First Brands new directors are now investigating whether customer receivables were all correctly passed onto those with the contractual rights to them, and if some receivables may have been factored more than once.

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Mr Neal denied the claim, saying its information-collection activities had ceased on 31 July but its staff remained in Burkina Faso to deal with the detention and meet its contractual commitments.

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"I think there are going to be a lot of contractual clauses within the loan that basically force JLR in essence to drive cash through the supply chain," he said.

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In addition, it is thought Puma - Duplantis’ sponsor - awards bonuses for breaking world records, though it was unwilling to disclose any contractual details.

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Related Words

• constitutional 
• fair 
• juridical 
• lawful 
• legitimate 
• proper 
• statutory 
• valid