What is another word for contracts?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒntɹakts] (IPA)

Contracts are legal agreements between two or more parties that outline the terms and conditions of a specific transaction or arrangement. There are several synonyms for the word "contracts," including covenants, deals, pacts, undertakings, and agreements. Covenants typically refer to contracts that bind individuals or organizations to specific obligations. Deals are usually used to describe business transactions, while pacts often refer to political or diplomatic agreements. Undertakings are commitments made by an individual or organization to complete a specific task or project. Finally, agreements are legally binding contracts that outline the responsibilities and obligations of each party involved. Whether you're signing a covenant, deal, pact, undertaking, or agreement, it's important to always read and understand the terms and conditions carefully before signing.

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Usage examples for Contracts

In line with the same policy, every member of every Peary expedition has been muzzled with a contract which prevented talking or writing after the expedition's return-contracts by which Mr. Peary derived the sole credit, the entire profit, and all the honor of the results of the men who volunteered their services and risked their lives.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
"Democracy," he said in a speech in the Republican Parliament of France in 1849, "extends the sphere of individual independence; socialism contracts it.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
In my inner pocket was a statement of our resources and a list of our contracts.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford

Famous quotes with Contracts

  • Just give me 25 guys on the last year of their contracts; I'll win a pennant every year.
    Sparky Anderson
  • Most artists have contracts directly with the record company, and when they do music, all of their music is owned by the record company. But I did mine through a production company.
    Roy Ayers
  • I felt like my pregnancy was a sacred moment for me. I stayed in Boston and I didn't work apart from the contracts I have, and then I only let them use my face.
    Gisele Bundchen
  • My manager and my agents, they go over my contracts.
    Gerard Butler
  • I had been warned not to get on a motorcycle, sort of. I think there is a clause in most general basic contracts to keep yourself in one piece and not alter your looks without telling them first.
    Charisma Carpenter

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