Jeremy Rifkin

Many of the mainstream agricultural scientists, especially at the agricultural schools, but at all of our major universities, are tied into all sorts of contractual relationships and consulting relationships with the life science companies.

American Economist

Jay Roach

But I always reassure them that as far as my contractual rights can go, I will protect them and make sure that they have approval over every bit of it so that they know I won't show something that's embarrassing.

American Director

Manu Ginobili

Forever is a very wide word, but I'll be connected to the Spurs, if not contractually at least emotionally.

Argentinian Athlete

Hillary Clinton

I have not supported same-sex marriage. I have supported civil partnerships and contractual relationships.

American Politician

Frans van Houten

Compassion, together with contractual responsibility for one's workforce, is a mark of a top employer.

Dutch Businessman

Jemima Khan

Marriage Asian-style is practical, contractual and, to the western mind, deeply unromantic.

English Journalist

Carole Radziwill

There's nothing more riveting than a contractually obligated 'Housewife' sit-down.

American Journalist

Henry Rollins

I think marriage is a boring and fault-ridden contractual obligation.

American Musician

Steve Coogan

I don't go to premieres, unless I'm contractually bound to.

British Comedian

Nicolas Cage

I'm not contractually obligated to sequels on anything.

Actor

Avoid confusing 'contractual' with personal promises; it's strictly for legal agreements.

Common Misuse

'Contractual' often appears in business settings to discuss jobs, services or products.

Business Deals

'Contractual' can imply a lack of personal or emotional engagement, just formal commitment.

Emotional Implication

'Contractual' implies something is sanctioned by law, giving it a formal tone.

Legal Authority

Using 'contractual' suggests strong commitment as it's enforceable by law.

Strong Commitment

'Contractual' means responsibilities are outlined in a contract, not just what's expected socially.

Beyond Expectations

 But she said it again. She said no. Did he listen to her words? In the age of Me Too and Time's Up, people ask me, "How do I even know what my partner wants and likes? Is all consent to be verbal and contractual now?" There are times when consent is ambiguous

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