after-contract
|af-ter-con-tract|
🇺🇸
/ˈæftər kənˌtrækt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftə kənˌtrækt/
post-event agreement
Etymology
'after-contract' originates from the combination of the English words 'after' and 'contract', where 'after' indicates a subsequent time or event, and 'contract' refers to a formal agreement.
'after' and 'contract' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, but the combination 'after-contract' is a more modern term used in legal and business contexts.
Initially, 'contract' meant a formal agreement, and 'after' indicated a subsequent time. The combination 'after-contract' specifically refers to agreements made after certain conditions are met.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a contract or agreement that is made or comes into effect after a certain event or condition has been met.
The company signed an after-contract to ensure continued service after the merger.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 17:53