contractual

[kuhn-trak-choo-uhl] Origin

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 is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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World English Dictionary
contractual (kənˈtræktjʊəl)
 
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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