contractual

American  

[kuhn-trak-choo-uhl] / kənˈtræk tʃu əl /

adjective

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

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contractual British  

/ kənˈtræktjʊəl /

adjective

1. of the nature of or assured by a contract

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Other Word Forms

• contractually adverb
• noncontractual adjective

Etymology

Origin of contractual

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

Example Sentences

Relief would be welcome by Canada's aluminium producers, who have had to absorb initial tariff-related costs to meet their contractual obligations with US customers.

From BBC

However, it suffered from contractual conditions that cost it dear.

From BBC

The company also proposed clarifications of its contractual provisions on the initial term of licenses and refrain from restarting such term at every additional license purchase, the commission added.

From The Wall Street Journal

This sort of asset-backed financing, collateralized by a contractual stream of cash from the underlying data center or equipment, can be done by traditional Wall Street banks.

From MarketWatch

It said it has multiple interactions with customers to confirm awareness of key contractual points prior to installation, and continually reviews processes to ensure communications are clear and easy to understand.

From BBC

Related Words

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