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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 generally describes a basis or effect within the law and can also refer to laws. Vertraglich narrows the basis to an agreement in a contract. If only the general legal framework matters, rechtlich is appropriate; if the rule is stated in the contract, vertraglich is more precise.
Der Vermieter muss bei der Kündigung die vertraglich vereinbarten Fristen beachten.
When terminating the lease, the landlord must observe the contractually agreed deadlines.
Der Vermieter muss bei der Kündigung die rechtlichen Fristen beachten.
When terminating the lease, the landlord must observe the legal deadlines.
