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

However, it suffered from contractual conditions that cost it dear.

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The company also proposed clarifications of its contractual provisions on the initial term of licenses and refrain from restarting such term at every additional license purchase, the commission added.

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This sort of asset-backed financing, collateralized by a contractual stream of cash from the underlying data center or equipment, can be done by traditional Wall Street banks.

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It said it has multiple interactions with customers to confirm awareness of key contractual points prior to installation, and continually reviews processes to ensure communications are clear and easy to understand.

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The lawsuit asks a judge to block Jain and Cohen from violating their contractual obligations to Palantir and order them to return confidential information, among other requests.

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Related Words

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