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

On Microsoft, Ives noted that the company's backlogs and outstanding contractual obligations are growing while also broadening out in terms of its customer base. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

The programme’s delivery schedule was strengthened earlier this year through a contractual amendment between Fincantieri and OCCAR. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

Restricted intelligence is knowledge whose confidentiality, competitive sensitivity, contractual position, intellectual property or regulatory treatment limits its reuse. — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The agreement followed a dispute that began after the software company submitted two invoices before meeting contractual requirements and RT paid them. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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

• factual
• tactual
• artifactual
• counterfactual

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