AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word

contract

/ˈkɑːntrækt/ Syllables: ˈcon·tract

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A formal legal agreement between parties; to make or enter such an agreement.

Synonyms

agreement deal treaty

Antonyms

None available

Translations

contract in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

عقد، اتفاق

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

اتفاق رسمي وملزم بين طرفين، أو أن تبرم مثل هذا الاتفاق.

Easy Explanation

A contract is an official written agreement that is legally binding. When you sign a work contract, you agree to the terms legally.

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Memory TipContract = con (together) + tract (draw) — two parties drawn together by a binding agreement.

Contextual Examples

Both parties must sign the contract before any work can legally begin.

The company was sued for breach of contract after failing to deliver goods.

Academic publishers often require authors to sign a copyright contract.

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