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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European and Japanese astronauts are also expected to fly on future Artemis missions, although there is no contractual guarantee of an international seat on Artemis III.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The new price target is based on O’Malley raising the multiple for his earnings per share estimate for 2027 that reflects “a structurally better pricing environment with more contractual agreements.”
From MarketWatch • May 27, 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
“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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