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 filing notes that the company has no off-balance sheet arrangements or contractual commitments as of June 30, 2006. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025

For instance, there might be wording that says ESPN can use other footage of Gastineau and that the contractual reference to modification concerned his sit-down interview and filming session. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Marine biologist Kenan Chan worked in various seasonal contractual NPS roles for a decade and got a permanent role in October 2024 at the Channel Islands National Park in Ventura, California, as a biological science technician and lead fisheries diver. —Dua Anjum, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025

Up to this point, McGregor’s contractual obligations to the UFC have prohibited him from fighting outside of the promotion. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for contractual

• artifactual
• counterfactual
• factual
• tactual

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