Contractual Language

noun A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with

preposition A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The terms and conditions of the contract are subject to negotiation.
• Your eligibility for the scholarship is subject to your grades.
• Your plans for the weekend are subject to change.
• His emotions are subject to his mood swings.

adverb after that time or event; subsequently

• The contract was signed, and thereafter, the project commenced.
• We had lunch together, and thereafter, we went for a walk.
• We partied all night, and thereafter, we crashed at my place.
• She opened up about her struggles, and thereafter, a weight seemed to lift off her shoulders.

verb to justify or necessitate

adjective justified or authorized

• The manufacturer's warranty warranted free repairs for up to one year.
• I think a refund is warranted in this situation.
• That movie was so bad, a refund is definitely warranted.
• His reckless behavior warranted a stern warning from his boss.