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Synonyms

contractual

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

adjective

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

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

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