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Contingent

CONTINGENT, a.
1. Falling or coming by chance, that is, without design or expectation on our part; accidental; casual. On our part, we speak of chance or contingencies; but with an infinite being, nothing can be contingent.
2. In law, depending on an uncertainty; as a contingent remainder.
CONTINGENT, n.
1. A fortuitous event; that which comes without our design, foresight or expectation.
2. That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a quota; an equal or suitable share; proportion. Each prince furnishes his contingent of men, money and munitions.
contingent appears in definitions for these words:
Contingency Contingent Contingentness Efficience Expectation Shall Should Springing Stipulation Use

 

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