ex contractu
adjective
ex con·trac·tu
ˈeks-kən-ˈtrak-tü, -tyü; -kȯn-ˈträk-tü
: arising from or based on a contract
damages ex contractu
compare ex delicto
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“Ex contractu.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/ex%20contractu. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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