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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
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illegal illegitimate invalid unacceptable unlawful
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illicit wrong

Example Sentences

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Social Care Minister Tom Arthur said: "When a person is self-funding their care this becomes a contractual matter between the individual and their care home. However, this should be protected by consumer protection laws."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Earlier this month, the Hammers told the Daily Mail, external they have a "contractual right ensuring West Ham United games take priority during the football season".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Its authority to act would come from contractual obligations instead of federal statutes or government powers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Net profit was below expectations and shareholders’ fund aligned with views but the beat in contractual service margin supports an overall narrative of building book value, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman