contract grade

contract grade definition - finance
A physical commodity or cash market instrument that qualifies as an acceptable delivery to settle a futures contract. The contract grade must meet specific qualifications outlined by the respective terms of the futures contract.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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