Contractual

/kənˈtræktʃuəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Related to or involving a contract.
The company is bound by its contractual obligations to deliver the goods on time.
Existing or established by contract.
The contractual agreement between the two parties outlines the terms of the project.
Pertaining to the legal enforceability of a contract.
Both sides have a contractual right to seek damages if the terms are violated.
Of or relating to a formal agreement between parties.
Her role in the project was defined by her contractual duties.

Etymology

From Latin 'contractus', meaning 'drawn together, compacted'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

contractual obligation
A duty that one is required to fulfill as per a contract.
contractual agreement
A formal arrangement between parties that is legally enforceable.

Related Words

contract
A written or spoken agreement that is enforceable by law.
obligation
A duty or commitment that one is bound to fulfill.

Slang Meanings