See Also: contingent 1, adjective(dictionary)
CONTINGENT(law)
Contingent(money)
Contingent(finance)
contingent(dictionary)
CONTINGENT USE, estates(law)
contingent 2, noun(dictionary)
CONTINGENT ESTATE(law)
CONTINGENT DAMAGES(law)
Contingent order(finance)

contingent 1, adjective (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: French; Origin: Latin, present participle of contingere 'to have contact with, happen to', from com- ( COM-) + tangere 'to touch']
depending on something that may happen in the future
contingent on/upon
::Further investment is contingent upon the company's profit performance.