contractual

American  

[kuhn-trak-choo-uhl] / kənˈtræk tʃu əl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or secured by a contract.

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contractual British  

/ kənˈtræktjʊəl /

adjective

1. of the nature of or assured by a contract

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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

Net profit was below expectations and shareholders’ fund aligned with views but the beat in contractual service margin supports an overall narrative of building book value, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

It added that Legal & General’s contractual service margin was also below views, while margins for new pension risk transfer business fell again.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Wednesday, QatarEnergy said it couldn’t meet contractual obligations after drone strikes hit its major facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

Force majeure is a way for companies to be released from contractual liabilities and could be a signal that the nation doesn’t intend to restart its gas plants soon.

From Barron's

Force majeure is a way for companies to be released from contractual liabilities and could be a signal that the nation doesn’t intend to restart its gas plants soon.

From Barron's

Related Words

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