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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Implement clear contractual obligations and conduct regular audits to ensure ethical acquisition methods.
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William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In the near term, ESPN+ will continue to function as a standalone offering, as Bristol plays out its existing contractual agreements with Bundesliga, LaLiga and UFC.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
The affiliate top line was off 12% to $156 million, which the company blamed mostly on basic subscriber declines but also on contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 May 2025
While Colorado has awarded $33 million, with contractual guarantees of $18 million, Weiser said the federal government has distributed only $8 million.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
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William Decourcy, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
In the near term, ESPN+ will continue to function as a standalone offering, as Bristol plays out its existing contractual agreements with Bundesliga, LaLiga and UFC.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
The affiliate top line was off 12% to $156 million, which the company blamed mostly on basic subscriber declines but also on contractual rate decreases in connection with renewals.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 May 2025
While Colorado has awarded $33 million, with contractual guarantees of $18 million, Weiser said the federal government has distributed only $8 million.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
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“Contractual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contractual. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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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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