Definition
契约 (qì yuē) is a formal, legally binding contract or agreement, often written and solemn. It is more formal than 合同 (hé tong, everyday business contract) and narrower than 协议 (xié yì, which can be a non-binding pact). 契约 emphasizes the binding legal force and is common in law, real estate, and historical contexts.
noun
contractagreement (formal, legally binding)
Examples
- 契约。Shuāngfāng bìxū zūnshǒu qì yuē zhōng de měi yì tiáokuǎn.Both parties must comply with every clause in the contract.
- 契约。Zhè fèn qì yuē de yǒuxiào qī shì sān nián.This agreement is valid for three years.
- 契约。Tā yīnwèi wéifǎn qì yuē ér bèi gào shàng le fǎtíng.He was taken to court for violating the contract.
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