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

The Kennedy Center said in a statement that its contractual arrangement with regard to the columns had been made in full cooperation with Small Business Administration guidelines. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 July 2026

Judge Eichenholtz also reasoned that Moody identified a contractual relationship. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

The primary concern stems from Meta's massive, uncertain AI investments, including up to $145 billion in capital expenditure and $107 billion in contractual commitments, with management acknowledging an unclear path to profitability. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The city’s Public Works Department carries responsibility for upkeep at the two cemeteries in its budget, with no line item other than for contractual services. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

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

• factual
• tactual
• artifactual
• counterfactual

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