Contractually

Pronunciation: /kənˈtræktʃuəli/

Definitions of contractually

adverb relating to a contract or contracts; according to the terms of a contract

Example Sentences

A1 I am contractually obligated to work 40 hours a week.

A2 The terms of the agreement were contractually binding.

B1 The company is contractually obligated to provide health insurance to all employees.

B2 The landlord cannot raise the rent during the contractually agreed upon lease term.

C1 The contractually stipulated deadline must be adhered to in order to avoid penalties.

C2 The contractually agreed upon terms and conditions must be followed in order to avoid legal repercussions.

Examples of contractually in a Sentence

formal The terms of the agreement are contractually binding.

informal We are contractually obligated to finish the project by next week.

slang I can't hang out tonight, I'm contractually committed to studying.

figurative Their love was contractually sealed with a kiss.

Grammatical Forms of contractually

• past tense: contracted
• plural: contractuallys
• comparative: more contractually
• superlative: most contractually
• present tense: contractually
• future tense: will contractually
• perfect tense: have contractually
• continuous tense: am contractually
• singular: contractually
• positive degree: contractually
• infinitive: to contractually
• gerund: contractuallying
• participle: contractuallyed

Origin and Evolution of contractually

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'contractually' originated from the Latin word 'contractualis', which is derived from the Latin word 'contractus' meaning 'a contract'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to describe something related to a contract, the word 'contractually' has evolved to be commonly used in various industries to describe obligations or agreements specified in a contract.