contractualize
contractualize · contractualizes · contractualized · contractualizing
To represent, model or formalize an agreement, intent or understanding within a legal…To represent, model or formalize an agreement, intent or understanding within a legal framework or contract
Meaning
3 sensesTo represent, model or formalize an agreement, intent or understanding within a legal framework or contract
To outsource.
To shift from hiring permanent employees to hiring temporary workers, especially those hired on a per-project basis (and thereby avoiding the need to provide legally mandated employee benefits).
To switch from providing public services by the government to contracting service providers in the private sector.
Origin
From contractual + -ize.From contractual + -ize.
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Forms
contractualizes, contractualizing, contractualized, contractualized| Base form | contractualize · to contractualize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | contractualizes |
| Present participle | contractualizing |
| Past simple | contractualized |
| Past participle | contractualized |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle