Contingency

Definition of Contingency

Con`tin´gen`cy

n.	1.	Union or connection; the state of touching or contact.
	2.	The quality or state of being contingent or casual; the possibility of coming to pass. Aristotle says we are not to build certain rules on the contingency of human actions. - South.
	3.	An event which may or may not occur; that which is possible or probable; a fortuitous event; a chance. The remarkable position of the queen rendering her death a most important contingency. - Hallam.
	4.	An adjunct or accessory.
	5.	(Law) A certain possible event that may or may not happen, by which, when happening, some particular title may be affected.

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