contract
noun
con·tract
| \ ˈkän-ˌtrakt
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Definition of contract
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: a binding agreement between two or more persons or parties
especially
: one legally enforceable
If he breaks the contract, he'll be sued.
b
: a business arrangement for the supply of goods or services at a fixed price
make parts on contract
c
: the act of marriage or an agreement to marry
2
: a document describing the terms of a contract
Have you signed the contract yet?
3
: the final bid to win a specified number of tricks in bridge
4
: an order or arrangement for a hired assassin to kill someone
His enemies put out a contract on him.