contract
Meaning
A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines specific obligations and rights.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "contract" with "contractual," which refers to something related to contracts rather than the contract itself.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
met
the
landlord
to
sign
the
contract
for
a
small
apartment
near
the
station
.
He
explained
the
main
terms
and
the
monthly
rent
,
and
I
asked
about
who
pays
for
repairs
.
Although
the
contract
looked
fair
,
I
decided
to
read
it
carefully
at
home
before
I
gave
my
signature
.
I
also
asked
for
a
written
receipt
for
the
deposit
so
there
would
be
no
confusion
later
.
When
everything
was
clear
,
I
signed
and
felt
relieved
to
have
a
stable
place
to
live
.
Common Phrases
sign a contract
breach of contract
contract terms
Synonyms
Related Words
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