contractual
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of contractual
First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al 1
Example Sentences
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These aircraft can only be called in after approval by the fire service incident commander, and when the landowner has "contractual arrangements" in place to cover the costs.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The lockup period is a contractual restriction that prohibits investors from selling their shares for a certain period after an IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
It would have also meant the government forgoing a contractual right to sue Damen Navel for damages, the ministry added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
So, as Jackson wrote, it’s doubtful that the Constitution actually requires this unrealistic level of contractual clarity.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
“It ain’t a contractual thing. It’s a moral thing.’
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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