Contract ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Contract ( noun )

1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
2. A document outlining the terms of such an agreement.
3. A binding agreement or promise.
4. A condition or situation in which certain things are true or certain events occur.

Origin:

From middle english, from latin contractus, from contrahere "to draw together, bring together, make an agreement", from con- "together" + trahere "to draw".

Examples:

1. The company entered into a contract with the supplier to purchase raw materials.
2. The contract outlined the responsibilities of both parties.
3. The employee signed a contract promising to work for the company for a certain period of time.
4. The contract stipulated that the work must be completed within six months.
5. The weather was a contract of the journey.

(As a verb)

Contract ( verb )

1. An agreement between two or more parties, especially one that is written and enforceable by law.
2. A document outlining the terms of such an agreement.
3. A binding agreement or promise.
4. A condition or situation in which certain things are true or certain events occur.

Origin:

From middle english, from latin contractus, from contrahere "to draw together, bring together, make an agreement", from con- "together" + trahere "to draw".

Examples:

1. The company entered into a contract with the supplier to purchase raw materials.
2. The contract outlined the responsibilities of both parties.
3. The employee signed a contract promising to work for the company for a certain period of time.
4. The contract stipulated that the work must be completed within six months.
5. The weather was a contract of the journey.