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contractual

adj.
C1 Advanced US //kənˈtɹæktʃuəɫ// UK //kəntɹˈæktʃuːəl// con·trac·tu·al

adj. relating to a formal agreement between people or groups. You use this word to describe rules or duties that are written down and legally binding.

adj. relating to or governed by a contract; legally binding under the terms of an agreement. Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'obligation', 'clause', or 'dispute'.


SIMPLE

You must read the contractual terms carefully.

CONTEXTUAL

The company reviewed the contractual obligations before signing the new deal.

COMPLEX

The court ruled that the contractual penalty was excessive compared to the actual damages suffered by the supplier.

Usage

The adjective is typically used attributively before a noun.

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