contract

/ˈkɒntɹækt/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

2

An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

3

The document containing such an agreement.

4

A part of legal studies dealing with laws and jurisdiction related to contracts.

5

An order, usually given to a hired assassin, to kill someone.

6

The declarer's undertaking to win the number of tricks bid with a stated suit as trump.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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