Contract: meaning, definitions and examples

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contract

[ ˈkɒntrækt ]

^{Context #1}

legal

A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be legally enforceable.

Synonyms

agreement, compact, covenant, deal

Examples of usage

He signed a contract with the company for a two-year term.
The contract stipulates the terms and conditions of the agreement.

^{Context #2}

business

To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.

Synonyms

agree, commit, obligate, undertake

Examples of usage

We contracted with a vendor to provide the necessary materials.
The company contracted with a marketing agency for a new campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "contract" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contrato

🇮🇳 अनुबंध

🇩🇪 Vertrag

🇮🇩 kontrak

🇺🇦 контракт

🇵🇱 kontrakt

🇯🇵 契約 (keiyaku)

🇫🇷 contrat

🇪🇸 contrato

🇹🇷 sözleşme

🇰🇷 계약 (gyeyak)

🇸🇦 عقد (aqd)

🇨🇿 smlouva

🇸🇰 zmluva

🇨🇳 合同 (hétóng)

🇸🇮 pogodba

🇮🇸 samningur

🇰🇿 шарт

🇬🇪 კონტრაქტი (kontraqti)

🇦🇿 müqavilə

🇲🇽 contrato

Word origin

The word 'contract' originated from the Latin word 'contractus', which means 'a drawing together'. In ancient Roman law, 'contractus' referred to a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage in English, referring to formal agreements that are enforceable by law.