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 Thunder built in some contractual escape hatches with Williams and Holmgren's looming extensions in mind. —Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024

Some locations with specific lease or contractual obligations will remain open during the holidays, the company said. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024

This decision gave the assurances the teams needed to maintain contractual control over their drivers and sponsorships. —Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024

Anunoby came with questions about his health and contractual future, while the price of dealing with Masai Ujiri’s Raptors was steep. —Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024

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