C1 noun Formal

contract

/ˈkɒntrækt/

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to read the gym contract carefully before I sign up for the whole year.

I need to read the gym membership agreement thoroughly before committing to a one-year term.

2

The parties involved have failed to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the written contract.

The individuals or groups involved did not meet the requirements stated in the legal agreement.

3

I'm not sure if I'm still under contract with my current provider.

I am uncertain if my legal agreement with my service provider is still active.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contract
Verb
contract
Adverbio
contractually
Adjetivo
contractual
Relacionado
contractor
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'con-' prefix meaning 'together' and '-tract' meaning 'pull'. A contract pulls two parties together into one agreement.

Quiz rápido

If you fail to deliver the goods on time, you will be in ______ of contract.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: breach

Ejemplos

1

I need to read the gym contract carefully before I sign up for the whole year.

everyday

I need to read the gym membership agreement thoroughly before committing to a one-year term.

2

The parties involved have failed to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the written contract.

formal

The individuals or groups involved did not meet the requirements stated in the legal agreement.

3

I'm not sure if I'm still under contract with my current provider.

informal

I am uncertain if my legal agreement with my service provider is still active.

4

Hobbes' version of the social contract suggests that individuals relinquish certain rights in exchange for security.

academic

Thomas Hobbes' theory of the societal agreement posits that people give up rights for protection by the state.

5

We are currently negotiating a multi-million dollar contract with a supplier in East Asia.

business

We are in the process of discussing a high-value business agreement with an Asian manufacturer.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
contract
Verb
contract
Adverbio
contractually
Adjetivo
contractual
Relacionado
contractor

Colocaciones comunes

breach of contract The act of breaking the terms of a legal agreement
legally binding contract An agreement that is enforceable by law
sign a contract To formally agree to the terms of a document by writing one's name
terminate a contract To bring a formal agreement to an end before the scheduled date
under contract Bound by the terms of a specific agreement

Frases Comunes

put out to contract

To seek bids from outside companies to perform a specific job

marriage contract

A formal agreement between two people entering a marriage

freedom of contract

The ability of parties to bargain and create their own enforceable terms

Se confunde a menudo con

contract vs contact

Contact refers to communication or physical touch, whereas contract refers to a legal agreement.

contract vs contraction

A contraction is the process of becoming smaller (or a shortened word like 'don't'), whereas a contract is the document of agreement.

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Notas de uso

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable: CON-tract (/ˈkɒntrækt/). Note that as a verb, it can mean either 'to enter an agreement' or 'to shrink/tighten', in which case the stress moves to the second syllable.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the verb 'break' a contract; while understood, the more professional and C1-appropriate term is 'breach' a contract.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'con-' prefix meaning 'together' and '-tract' meaning 'pull'. A contract pulls two parties together into one agreement.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'contractus', which is the past participle of 'contrahere', meaning 'to draw together'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: contracts) Often used with the preposition 'with' (a contract with someone) Used with 'under' to indicate being bound by terms
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Contexto cultural

In many Western legal systems, the concept of a 'social contract' is a fundamental philosophical idea used to justify the authority of the state over the individual.

Quiz rápido

If you fail to deliver the goods on time, you will be in ______ of contract.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: breach

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