contractual

adjective

con·​trac·​tu·​al kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl How to pronounce contractual (audio)
-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 Additionally, the Center for European Policy Analysis notes that usage of that network is way down from early 2020, but not zero either due to contractual obligations. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024 After resolving their contractual situation, Cam & China have proved that hard work and rare talent can transcend the obstacles facing female rappers. Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024 In the entertainment industry, CBAs such as the 2023 MOA only provide a contractual floor. Dan Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024 While they are not bound by contractual obligations to work with us for a specific duration, many opt to partner with us for years. Quora, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024 The standard offers reference contract language inspired by Amsterdam’s Contractual Terms for Algorithms, the European model contractual clauses, and clauses issued by the Society for Computers and Law AI Group. Gisele Waters, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Mar. 2024 The increase includes 100% of its contractual allotments for agricultural users north of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, and 35% of allotments for irrigators south of the delta, up from 75% and 15%, respectively. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2024 That judgment affirmed that Apple has the contractual right to terminate its Developer Program License Agreement with any or all of Epic Games’ subsidiaries or affiliates. Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 The investigation into what went awry with Jefferson County Public Schools' new transportation system has been completed months ahead of the contractual deadline, with the 248-page report released online Monday. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of contractual was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Contractual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contractual. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

contractual

adjective
con·​trac·​tu·​al kən-ˈtrak-chə(-wə)l How to pronounce contractual (audio)
kän-,
-ˈtraksh-wəl
: of, relating to, or being a contract
contractual agreements
contractually
adverb

Legal Definition

contractual

adjective
con·​trac·​tu·​al kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl How to pronounce contractual (audio)
: of, relating to, or constituting a contract
a contractual agreement
contractually adverb

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