contractual
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of contractual
First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al 1
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The analysts noted that not only do lenders have a lien on the physical GPUs, but they have contractual demand backing the loan.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
“The financial impact remains uncertain and is subject to gas prices, contractual developments, and the implementation of a long-term solution.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
On Monday, there was still uncertainty over whether the fight would happen because of contractual disagreements surrounding the promotion.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
In parallel, investors, pension funds and insurers need to finance spending or meet contractual payouts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
“It ain’t a contractual thing. It’s a moral thing.’
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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