kontraktlig

Kontraktlig is a Swedish adjective meaning relating to a contract or contractual. The word is formed from kontrakt (contract) and the suffix -lig, which creates adjectives that express a characteristic. It is most commonly used in formal and legal language to describe elements that originate from, or are governed by, a contract.

In legal contexts, kontraktlig describes rights, obligations, or provisions that arise under a contract. Examples include kontraktlig skyldighet (a contractual obligation), kontraktligt ansvar (contractual liability), and kontraktliga villkor (contractual terms). The English equivalent is contractual.

Usage notes: The term is relatively niche in everyday Swedish; in ordinary speech speakers may opt for more common formulations such as avtal- or contract-related phrasing, depending on register. The word frequently appears in legislation, court documents, contracts, and academic writing on contract law.

Related terms include kontrakt (contract) and avtalsrätt (contract law). While kontraktlig conveys a precise legal sense of things tied to a contract, broader discussions of contract-based activities may use alternative expressions like avtalsmässig or avtalstypisk to match the tone and specificity of the context.