contractual
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of contractual
First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Shindig's lawyer Matthew Phipps said contractual measures had been put in place to ensure the artist did not breach the festival's licensing conditions.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The opinion explicitly stops short of ordering the government to pay out the canceled funds or resolving any individual grantee’s contractual claims.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
The impact on Ferrari is less clear, but Barclays thinks it would mostly utilize its contractual right to pass on tariffs for the most part.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“We are encouraged by the numerous additional growth opportunities we see with our current customers, as well as a general alignment toward a more standard contractual arrangement,” Zartler said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The expense, the contractual indebtedness, appalled him; he found himself shaking.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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