contingent

the contingent nature of the job.

contingents of the people's militia

a contingent was departing from Cairo.

Our success is contingent on your support.

the contingent includes infantry, armour, and logistic units.

resolution of the conflict was contingent on the signing of a ceasefire agreement.

Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.

A defeasible interest is insurable, as also is a contingent interest.

Have the Scottish contingent arrived yet?

assistance contingent on continuing need;

The young heir's contingent of the estate was smaller than he had hoped for.

The front army troops were strengthened by a large contingent of students from the military academy.

arms sales contingent on the approval of Congress.See Synonyms at dependent

While the bargainee enjoys the rights of possession, using and proceeds of object in terms of the contract as well obtains the contingent right.

contingent asset An asset the existence, value or ownership of which depends upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of a specified event or upon the performance or nonperformance of a specified act.