Contractual Period

/ˌkɒntræk.tʃu.əl ˈpɪə.ri.əd/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The fixed or agreed-upon duration during which the terms of a contract are effective and binding on the parties involved.
    The contractual period for the lease agreement is five years from the date of signing.

Forms

  • contractual periods

Commentary

The contractual period often affects rights and obligations, so precision in specifying its start and end dates is crucial in drafting.

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