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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The company said Alunorte is also seeking legal remedies and other measures to protect its contractual rights and interests under the existing gas supply agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
It is also thought a change of job title would not preclude Venter from his contractual responsibilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
In parallel, investors, pension funds and insurers need to finance spending or meet contractual payouts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Hamm told reporters he was confident Venezuela would uphold its legal and contractual obligations even under a new government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
“It ain’t a contractual thing. It’s a moral thing.’
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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