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Definition of

contractual liability

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legal responsibility stated in contract a legal responsibility for something as set out formally in a written agreement

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Definitions of ’contractual liability’ and meaning of ’contractual liability’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’contractual liability’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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