Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contract
noun/verb
/ˈkɒntrækt/
Definition
A legal agreement between two or more parties that creates mutual obligations enforceable by law.
Examples
- They signed a contract to lease the office space for five years.
- She contracted the virus while traveling abroad.
- The contract specified all the terms and conditions of the sale.
Meaning
An arrangement in which two or more parties agree to do something or refrain from doing something, usually involving a promise and responsibilities.
Synonyms
- agreement
- deal
- pact
- arrangement
- obligation
