development contract
BrE /dɪˈvɛləpmənt ˈkɒntrækt/
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Definition of development contract - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
lawlegal agreement to create or improve a product software or technology
  • Our startup won a development contract to design the new device.
2.
real estateformal agreement to plan and build new buildings or improve land
  • The city signed a development contract for the old factory site.
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Expressions with development

development helln.
project stuck in development for a long time
The movie was in development hell for over a decade.
development teamn.
group of people who design build or improve a product or project
The development team released a new version of the app today.
housing developmentn.
group of similar houses built together
The new housing development offers affordable homes.
personal developmentn.
process of improving self-awareness, skills, and personal growth
Personal development helps you become more confident and skilled.
residential developmentn.
planned building of homes or apartments in an area for people to live
Residential development increased quickly after the new train station opened.
social developmentn.
growth in how a person learns to relate well with others
Early social development helps children build strong friendships and communication skills.

Expressions with contract

contract outv.
hire an outside service for a project
The company decided to contract out the cleaning services.
contract killern.
person hired to kill someone
The movie's plot revolves around a contract killer seeking redemption..
ironclad contractn.
legally binding agreement with no loopholes
They ensured it was an ironclad contract to avoid future disputes.
sweetheart contractn.
agreement perceived as unfair due to special relationships
The union criticized the sweetheart contract as biased.
land a contractv.
secure an agreement for work or services
She managed to land a contract with a major client.
contract workn.
paid tasks done under a formal agreement instead of regular employment
She prefers contract work because it offers more flexibility and independence.
on contractadv.
working or acting under a formal agreement
She is working on contract for the company.
contract a diseasev.
become infected with a disease
She contracted a disease while traveling abroad.
exclusive contractn.
agreement giving one party sole rights and blocking deals with rivals
The artist signed an exclusive contract with the record label.
labour contractn.
written agreement between employer and employee
The labour contract outlines the terms of employment.

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development agreementn.
business law
contract that sets duties and rights for carrying out a development project

Examples of development contract in a sentence

  • The city council approved a development contract for the smart traffic system.
  • The developer signed a development contract with the municipality for the waterfront area.
  • Our lawyer reviewed the development contract before we purchased the land.

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  1. French:contrat de développement, contrat d'aménagement, ...
  2. German:Entwicklungsvertrag, Erschließungsvertrag, ...
  3. Italian:contratto di sviluppo, contratto di lottizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:contrato de desarrollo, contrato de urbanización, ...
  5. Portuguese:contrato de desenvolvimento, contrato de urbanização, ...
  6. Chinese:开发合同, 土地开发合同, ...
  7. Japanese:開発契約, 土地開発契約, ...
  8. Arabic:عَقْد تَطْوِير, عَقْد تَطْوِير مَشْروع, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹזֶה פִּתּוּחַ, חוֹזֶה פִּיתּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:договор на разработку, договор о застройке, ...
  11. Ukrainian:договір на розробку, договір на забудову, ...
  12. Hindi:विकास अनुबंध, विकास समझौता, ...

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