contractual
Loading your saved state.
contractual
Relates to a contract or is specified by a contract. It describes something that is based on a legal agreement.
Die Kündigungsfrist ist vertraglich auf drei Monate festgelegt.
The notice period is contractually set at three months.
The adjective 'vertraglich' (contractual) is derived directly from the noun 'der Vertrag' (the contract). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'relating to a contract.'
Wir müssen unsere vertraglichen Pflichten erfüllen.
We have to fulfill our contractual obligations.
'Vertraglich' (contractual/contractually) is very often combined with verbs that express a regulation or agreement. Typical collocations are 'vertraglich vereinbart' (contractually agreed), 'vertraglich geregelt' (contractually regulated), or 'vertraglich zugesichert' (contractually guaranteed).
Die Lieferung innerhalb von drei Tagen ist vertraglich zugesichert.
Delivery within three days is contractually guaranteed.
This word can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb describing a verb. Both uses are very common in legal and business contexts.
Die vertragliche Bindung endet nach zwei Jahren.
The contractual obligation ends after two years.
legal
'rechtlich' and 'vertraglich' can both have to do with rules and obligations. However, 'rechtlich' is more general and refers to laws or to the law as a whole. 'vertraglich' is more specific: it is about something that is written in a contract or regulated by a contract. You can confuse the words because a contract often also has legal effect. In practice: if it is about the law in general, 'rechtlich' fits. If the rule comes from a contract, 'vertraglich' is more precise.
Die Arbeitszeit ist vertraglich klar festgelegt.
The working hours are clearly specified in the contract.
Vor der Kündigung lässt sich Herr Hoffmann rechtlich beraten.
Before the termination, Mr. Hoffmann gets legal advice.