contractual — relating to or forming part of a contract
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or forming part of a contract
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtræktʃuəl/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer explained all contractual details, but I still felt like I needed a PhD in legal jargon to understand my phone plan.
- Both parties must fulfill their contractual responsibilities within the specified timeframe.
- The employee's contractual benefits included free coffee, which was honestly the main reason she took the job.
contractual
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈtræktʃuəl/]
relating to or forming part of a contract
They signed the contractual agreement before starting the construction project.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin contractus, the past participle of contrahere (to draw together, to make an agreement), combining con- (together) and trahere (to draw). The adjective suffix -ual was added to create contractual, reflecting the importance of contract law in Roman legal tradition.
Breakdown
contract (from Latin contractus, meaning agreement or covenant) + -ual (adjective-forming suffix indicating 'of or relating to'), producing contractual meaning 'of or relating to a contract'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lawyer explained all contractual details, but I still felt like I needed a PhD in legal jargon to understand my phone plan.”
“Both parties must fulfill their contractual responsibilities within the specified timeframe.”
“The employee's contractual benefits included free coffee, which was honestly the main reason she took the job.”
“Any violation of contractual terms may result in legal action.”
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