contractual
pronunciation
How to pronounce contractual in British English:
UK [kənˈtræktʃuəl]
How to pronounce contractual in American English:
US [kənˈtræktʃuəl]
-
- Adjective:
- relating to or part of a binding legal agreement
Word Origin
- contractual (adj.)
- 1827, from Latin contractus (see contract (n.)) + -al (1).
Example
- 1. In the overwhelming majority of cases , the bankruptcy laws and contractual agreements serve this function well .
- 2. In some cases , they are refusing to accept shipments they already have a contractual obligation to take .
- 3. A third circle was composed of the contractual and consulting services , which enabled shorebank corporation to assist other mission-driven organizations .
- 4. These topics focus on getting to know the business and their needs , rather than contractual issues like payment and deadlines .
- 5. The structure uses a series of contractual agreements to enable an offshore holding company owned by foreign investors to effectively run a business inside china that isn 't allowed to be foreign owned .