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.
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The Beatles only made three more films, largely to satisfy contractual obligations.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The move immediately sparked speculation that the releases may help satisfy contractual obligations connected to his ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2026
Although the game is contracted to be in Charlotte through the 2030 season, that’s based on the fact of the game existing at all, and my understanding is there would not be any significant contractual hurdles to jump if the game simply disappears.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Pierce Brosnan After a contractual obligation to his TV series Remingston Steele previented him from playing James Bond initially (via The Hollywood Reporter), Pierce Brosnan assumed the role of 007 in 1995 for GoldenEye.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The move immediately sparked speculation that the releases may help satisfy contractual obligations connected to his ongoing legal dispute with Universal Music Group.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2026
Although the game is contracted to be in Charlotte through the 2030 season, that’s based on the fact of the game existing at all, and my understanding is there would not be any significant contractual hurdles to jump if the game simply disappears.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Pierce Brosnan After a contractual obligation to his TV series Remingston Steele previented him from playing James Bond initially (via The Hollywood Reporter), Pierce Brosnan assumed the role of 007 in 1995 for GoldenEye.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for contractual
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“Contractual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contractual. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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contractual
adjective
con·trac·tu·al
kən-ˈtrak-chə(-wə)l
kän-,
-ˈtraksh-wəl
: of, relating to, or being a contract
contractual agreements
contractually
adverb
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Legal Definition
contractual
adjective
con·trac·tu·al
kən-ˈtrak-chə-wəl
: of, relating to, or constituting a contract
a contractual agreement
contractually
adverb
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