By means of a contract

Of, relating to, or enforced by a contract.

Bound by a contract.

(politics) A political theory based on the idea of a social contract between a ruler and their subjects.

(law) To represent, model or formalize an agreement, intent or understanding within a legal framework or contract

present participle of contractualize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of contractualize

The process of contractualizing.

(law, postpositive) Of a legal obligation: arising from a contractual relationship.

(law, postpositive) From a contractual relationship.