Meaning of the word "under a contract" in English

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under a contract

US /ˈʌndər ə ˈkɑːntrækt/
UK /ˈʌndər ə ˈkɒntrækt/
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Phrase

bound by the terms of a legal agreement

Example:
The player is still under a contract with his current team until next year.
We are under a contract to complete the work by Friday.