con·trac·tu·al

[kuhn-trak-choo-uhl]
adjective
of, pertaining to, or secured by a contract.

Origin:
1860–65; < Latin contractu-, stem of contractus contract + -al1

con·trac·tu·al·ly, adverb
non·con·trac·tu·al, adjective

contextual, contractual.
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contractual (kənˈtræktjʊəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of the nature of or assured by a contract
 
con'tractually
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

contractual
1861, from L. contractus (see contract) + -al (1).
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Example sentences
If you have a contractual line of credit, the bank is obligated to maintain
  that.
Law is rightly recognising privacy policies as enforceable contractual promises.
Even modern marriage entails contractual obligations, but friendship involves
  no fixed commitments.
They now have a contractual right to explore relocation options.
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