Definition for CON-TRACT'OR

CON-TRACT'OR, n.

  1. One who contracts; one of the parties to bargain; one who covenants to do any thing for another. Taylor.
  2. One who contracts or covenants with a government to furnish provisions or other supplies, or to perform any work or service for the public, at a certain price or rate.

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