contract — a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːntrækt/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's contract stated he couldn't tell bad jokes, but that was impossible to enforce.
- My wallet contracts significantly every time I go shopping.
- The pharmaceutical company contracted with several hospitals for clinical trials.
contract
NOUN[/ˈkɑːntrækt/]
a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law
They sign the document and agree to the contract.
In the cold wind’s impact, his body begins to contract.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'contractus', the past participle of 'contrahere', meaning 'to draw together' or 'to bring together'. The word combines 'con-' (together) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull).
Breakdown
con- (together) + tract (draw, pull) + -ure (noun suffix, condition or result) = contract
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📝Examples
“The comedian's contract stated he couldn't tell bad jokes, but that was impossible to enforce.”
“My wallet contracts significantly every time I go shopping.”
“The pharmaceutical company contracted with several hospitals for clinical trials.”
“She contracted the flu just before her wedding day.”
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