contractual
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- contractually adverb
- noncontractual adjective
Etymology
Origin of contractual
First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Their arrival, and a contractual deadline for successfully reversing the formula that might cost Les his company, sets up a ticking clock, represented by literal ticking clocks mounted around the laboratory.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
“Densification reduces capex per megawatt, CDC builds on industrial sites with limited community opposition, and contractual protections help mitigate Neocloud risk,” analyst Phil Campbell says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Alba—a leading aluminum producer in Bahrain—declared force majeure, freeing the company from its contractual liabilities, on March 4 due to the conflict, according to multiple sources.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Earlier this month, the Hammers told the Daily Mail, external they have a "contractual right ensuring West Ham United games take priority during the football season".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The expense, the contractual indebtedness, appalled him; he found himself shaking.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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