noun Download 🔗Share An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement. Examples : "Marriage is a contract." business law economy job work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed. Examples : "The company signs contracts with its suppliers to ensure a steady supply of materials. " law business commerce economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To enter into a contract with. Examples : "The company contracts with local farmers to supply fresh produce for the cafeteria. " law business commerce Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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