contract

contract

noun

Definition of CONTRACT

1

a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation <accused her of breaking their contract by not completing the decorating job on budget>

Synonyms bond, contract, covenant, deal, guaranty, surety, warranty

Related Words oath, pledge, troth, vow, word; accord, bargain, compact, concordat, convention, pact, treaty; assurance, insurance, seal; bail, deposit, pawn, security

2

an arrangement about action to be taken <a contract outlining what needed to be done by each person>

Synonyms accord, bargain, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, disposition, pact, settlement, understanding

Related Words charter, treaty; binder, pledge, promise; alliance, association, entente, entente cordiale, league, partnership; acceptance, approval, assent, concurrence, consent, OK (or okay)