contractual
/kən'træktjuəl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or part of a binding legal agreement: Describes anything that is based on, contained in, or required by a formal contract between parties.
Usage
- The adjective contractual is used to modify nouns to specify that something is established, governed, or enforced by a contract.
- It is typically used in formal, legal, and business contexts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The company failed to meet its contractual obligations to deliver the goods on time.
- Her contractual salary is reviewed annually.
- We have a contractual agreement that prevents me from working for a competitor.
Advanced Usage
- "Contractual relationship": A connection between two or more parties that is defined and governed by a contract.
- A contractual relationship was established between the author and the publisher.
- "Contractual dispute": A disagreement or conflict arising from the terms or performance of a contract.
- The contractual dispute was settled out of court.
Variants and Related Words
- Contract (n/v): The formal agreement itself; to enter into or make a formal agreement.
- They signed a five-year contract.
- Contractually (adv): In a way that relates to or is based on a contract.
- He is contractually bound to complete the project.
Synonyms
- Agreed: Settled or arranged by mutual consent.
- Stipulated: Specified as a requirement of an agreement.
Antonyms
- Voluntary: Done, given, or acting of one's own free will, not compelled by contract.
- Informal: Not according to prescribed or official forms or procedures.
Related Phrases
- "In breach of contract": Failing to fulfill the terms of a contractual agreement.
- The supplier was found to be in breach of contract.
- "Contractual term": A specific condition or provision within a contract.
- One key contractual term was the confidentiality clause.
Adjective
- relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
- contractual obligations