contractual

adjective

con·​trac·​tu·​al kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl 

-chəl,

-shwəl,

-chü-əl

: of, relating to, or constituting a contract

contractually adverb

Examples of contractual in a Sentence

They had to fulfill their contractual obligations before they could get paid.

Recent Examples on the Web

This immediately severs the contractual and salary arrangement between the league and Duong, reportedly worth between $250k and $300k per year (depending on your source). —Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025

These contractual terms are especially important because the Globetrotters and streetwear brand UNDRCRWN teamed up in 2022 to launch a clothing line celebrating Globetrotter motifs from the 1970s and 1980s. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2025

Kobayashi unsuccessfully tried to win his Mustard Belt back from Chestnut in 2008 and 2009, after which a contractual dispute meant that Kobayashi was no longer able to compete at Coney Island. —Don Riddell, CNN Money, 4 July 2025

But the suit claims TBN still failed to meet its contractual obligations. —Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin contractuālis, from Latin contractu-, stem of contractus contract entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for contractual

• artifactual
• counterfactual
• factual
• tactual

Kids Definition

contractual

adjective

con·​trac·​tu·​al kən-ˈtrak-chə(-wə)l 

kän-,

-ˈtraksh-wəl

: of, relating to, or being a contract

contractual agreements

contractually

-ē

adverb

Legal Definition

contractual

adjective

con·​trac·​tu·​al kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl 

: of, relating to, or constituting a contract

a contractual agreement

contractually adverb