contributory
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con·trib·u·to·ry

adjective \kən-ˈtri-byə-ˌtr-ē\

Definition of CONTRIBUTORY

1
a : subject to a levy of supplies, money, or men
b : contributing to a common fund or enterprise
2
: of, relating to, or forming a contribution

First Known Use of CONTRIBUTORY

15th century

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