contractualize

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verb
  1. 1

    (law) To represent, model or formalize an agreement, intent or understanding within a legal framework or contract

  2. 2

    To shift from hiring permanent employees to hiring temporary workers, especially those hired on a per-project basis (and thereby avoiding the need to provide legally mandated employee benefits).

  3. 3

    To switch from providing public services by the government to contracting service providers in the private sector.

  4. 4

    To outsource.