Contracted
/kənˈtræktɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Reduced in size, scope, or duration by legal agreement or operation.
The parties agreed on a contracted deadline for the project completion.
- (v. (past participle)) Past participle of contract; having entered into a formal agreement or incurred a disease or obligation.
She had contracted a lease with the landlord last month.
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As an adjective, 'contracted' describes something reduced by legal terms; as a verb form, it functions as the past participle of 'contract.' Distinguishing these helps clarify usage in legal contexts.
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