contractual

[ kuhn-trak-choo-uhl ]

adjective

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

contractual

/ kənˈtræktjʊəl /

adjective

1. of the nature of or assured by a contract

Derived Forms

• conˈtractually, adverb

Other Words From

• con·tractu·al·ly adverb
• noncon·tractu·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of contractual¹

First recorded in 1860–65; from Latin contractu(s) contract + -al ¹

Example Sentences

“It’s a bit embarrassing that you see my name a few times in the credits, but we needed to list those different titles for contractual purposes,” Zilbalodis sheepishly says.

From Los Angeles Times

Discovery filed a lawsuit claiming the company was deprived of its contractual rights to match Amazon’s offer, which will put regular season games, the NBA Cup and playoff games on its Prime Video streaming service.

From Los Angeles Times

A Football Association suspension meant Mendy, who was on a basic salary of £6m a year, was unable to fulfil his contractual obligations when not in custody.

From BBC

“The reality is that CBS has been egregiously undercutting the value of these shows in favor of its own self-interest and in violation of its contractual obligations,” states the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times

It said a further two positive samples of pseudomonas were discovered by the contractor on 28th February 2024, but that “the levels detected were within contractual obligations”.

From BBC

Related Words

• constitutional
• fair
• juridical
• lawful
• legitimate
• proper
• statutory
• valid