Meaning & use

Contractually

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In a manner required, bound, or governed by the terms of a contract.

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The supplier is contractually obligated to deliver the goods by Friday.

Employees are contractually prevented from working for competitors for one year.

A note on using this word

Often paired with "obligated" or "bound" to emphasize a legally enforceable duty rather than a moral one.

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legallyby agreement

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