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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Second, insurers can change caps, participation rates and other policy mechanics over time, within contractual limits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
Finally, the contractual dance is over and we know Clarke is staying, not for two more years until the next Euros but for a whopping four until the next World Cup.
From BBC • May 28, 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
“Increased market power would allow Keyera to raise prices for producers, reduce choice, and offer worse contractual terms.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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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