German word

vertraglich

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaːklɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivecontractual

Example

Wir haben eine vertragliche Vereinbarung.

We have a contractual agreement.

Illustration for vertraglich (contractual)

More examples

Die Haftung ist vertraglich ausgeschlossen.

The liability is contractually excluded.

Core concept

The signed terms of an agreement control what the parties must do or may claim.

Common phrases

  • vertraglich bindend

    contractually binding

  • vertraglich festgelegt

    contractually stipulated

  • vertraglich ausgeschlossen

    contractually excluded

Similar words

vereinbart: Settled through agreement between the parties.
verbindlich: Carrying binding force that requires compliance.

Definition in German

Dem Vertrag gemäß; vertraglich festgelegt.

Word origin

German forms vertraglich directly from Vertrag, contract, plus -lich, a productive suffix expressing relation or affiliation.

Usage tips

  • Vertraglich refers to what a contract specifies, while vereinbart can describe anything agreed, including an informal arrangement.

Other meanings

  • contractuallyadverb

Opposites

  • außervertraglichnon-contractualadjective

Related words

  • Vertragsabschlusscontract conclusionnoun
  • Vertragspartnercontracting partynoun
  • vertragswidrigin breach of contractadjective

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