contractual
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of contractual
First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Shindig's lawyer Matthew Phipps said contractual measures had been put in place to ensure the artist did not breach the festival's licensing conditions.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Florida law also allows non-biological fathers and mothers to establish their parentage via contractual consent when they conceive using donated sperm, eggs, or embryos.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
“We are encouraged by the numerous additional growth opportunities we see with our current customers, as well as a general alignment toward a more standard contractual arrangement,” Zartler said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
She added: "The changes would be voluntary, there would be no reduction in contractual hours and those who wish to continue a five-day working week pattern would be able to do so."
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“Of course I’m not. But I have to pretend. Social contractual obligations and whatnot.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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