Learn · Sentences Legal English (Legal Procedures, Talking about the Law in Various Contexts)
We need to finalize the contract before the deadline.
B2Sentence
Narrator
We need to finalize the contract before the deadline.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Instructions
Please finalize the contract before the deadline.
Expressing Concern
We're running out of time; we need to finalize the contract before the deadline.
Making a Request
Could you please ensure the contract is finalized before the deadline?
Setting Expectations
The expectation is that the contract will be finalized before the deadline.
Rephrased versions
Formal
It is imperative that the contract be finalized prior to the deadline.
Casual
Let's get this contract done before the deadline.
Simpler English
We need to finish the contract before it's due.
Phrases to learn
finalize the contract
To complete and make legally binding the contract.
before the deadline
Prior to the final date or time for completion.