Definitions

contractual

[kuhn-trak-choo-uhl] / kənˈtræk tʃu əl /

ADJECTIVE

legal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutional fair juridical lawful legitimate proper statutory valid

WEAK

acknowledged allowed authorized card-carrying chartered clean condign decreed due enforceable enforced enjoined forensic granted innocent judged judicial just justifiable justified legalized legit licit on the level on the up and up ordained passed precedented prescribed protected right rightful sanctioned sound straight sure-enough warranted within the law

Antonyms

STRONGEST

illegal illegitimate invalid unacceptable unlawful

WEAK

illicit wrong

Example Sentences

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“The blockers here are solid contractual provisions, not phantom clauses” that Hudson Bay could waive without Bed Bath & Beyond’s consent, the three-judge panel wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Kagan refuses to treat smartphone use as a series of isolated contractual decisions.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

You can only exit a reverse mortgage or HESAs through a home sale, refinance or buyout, or contractual settlement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

It would have also meant the government forgoing a contractual right to sue Damen Navel for damages, the ministry added.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

“It ain’t a contractual thing. It’s a moral thing.’

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

contractual

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