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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

On contract vs. in contract

Hi,
what is the difference between "in contract vs. on contract". I heard people say both when they are in some sort of agreement. plz explain what is the right way?

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Hi, Both phrases look a bit odd to me without a context. Can you give us a couple of examples of sentences you have heard them in? Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Both phrases look a bit odd to me without a context.
  • Can you give us a couple of examples of sentences you have heard them in?
  • Clive
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Hi,

Both phrases look a bit odd to me without a context.

Can you give us a couple of examples of sentences you have heard them in?

Clive
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Sounds to me you are either bound by one or the other, contractually speaking.
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Here is my understanding:

If someone is hired "on contract", he is hired on special terms for a specified time frame. He is not a regular employee and enjoys no O.T. and other regular benefits.

If two parties are "in contract", they are legally bound to fulfill the terms stated in the contract, like a singing star signed to a recording company.
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I think you have just explained it! Nice one! Keep in mind, if they can't tell the difference between the two, then nobody knows if they are coming or going! Are you in or out or on?
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What is in the contract or what is on the contract
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