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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Strong contractual protections: Ensure contracts include clear termination clauses and penalties for failure to deliver.
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Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The decrease is attributed to lower contractual dayrates and a reduction in operating days.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Giuliani’s lawyer asked for a delay or that he be allowed to appear virtually, citing a contractual commitment to host a live radio broadcast in the evening.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
During spring 2023, MBC wanted Wyatt to reduce Desert Warrior’s 155-minute run time by around 20% to fulfill contractual obligations.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Koray Köse, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
The decrease is attributed to lower contractual dayrates and a reduction in operating days.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Giuliani’s lawyer asked for a delay or that he be allowed to appear virtually, citing a contractual commitment to host a live radio broadcast in the evening.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
During spring 2023, MBC wanted Wyatt to reduce Desert Warrior’s 155-minute run time by around 20% to fulfill contractual obligations.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Contractual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contractual. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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Legal Definition
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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