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.
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Expect Sports Immortals to offer a different interpretation of the contractual relationship and one where the circumstances do not warrant turning over possession and title.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 May 2026
The city is responsible for policing public streets and maintaining safety in the surrounding public areas, which are part of the city’s contractual obligations and its core duty to public safety.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Barring any medical or contractual complication, Gordon will wear blaugrana after the summer.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Kickoff time frustrations have more routinely boiled over as the networks exercise their contractual power to optimize the football schedule for their interests.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 May 2026
The city is responsible for policing public streets and maintaining safety in the surrounding public areas, which are part of the city’s contractual obligations and its core duty to public safety.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Barring any medical or contractual complication, Gordon will wear blaugrana after the summer.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Kickoff time frustrations have more routinely boiled over as the networks exercise their contractual power to optimize the football schedule for their interests.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Contractual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contractual. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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contractual
adjective
con·trac·tu·al
kən-ˈtrak-chə(-wə)l
kän-,
-ˈtraksh-wəl
: of, relating to, or being a contract
contractual agreements
contractually
adverb
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contractual
adjective
con·trac·tu·al
kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl
: of, relating to, or constituting a contract
a contractual agreement
contractually
adverb
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