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

Many filmmakers are familiar with this struggle, butting heads over creative decisions with their producers, who often have the contractual authority to make the ultimate call. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025

In a more recent social media post, SZA, who recently returned to the top of the charts with her SOS: LANA Deluxe album, shared a whimsical take on her future plans, hinting at a retreat from the spotlight after completing her contractual obligations to TDE. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025

This extension allows for the addition of multiple sub-invoice lines beneath a single invoice line to reflect detailed contractual specifications. —Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025

Increasing the budget for contractual services in the county jail's budget from $25,000 to $28,750 and transferring it to another line item. —Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025

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

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