contingency

contingency

noun

Definition of CONTINGENCY

1

something that might happen <agencies trying to provide for every contingency in a national emergency>

Synonyms case, contingence, contingency, contingent, eventuality, possibility

Related Words probability; accident, chance, hap, hazard, risk

2

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends <an offer to buy the house, with the contingency that it pass inspection>

Synonyms contingency, if, provision, proviso, qualification, reservation, stipulation

Related Words strings, terms; precondition, prerequisite, requirement, requisite; limitation, modification, restriction; exception, exemption; demand, essential, must, necessity, need