contingency
US /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
UK /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
1.
a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty
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We need to plan for every contingency.
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The contract includes a contingency clause for unforeseen delays.
2.
dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition
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The success of the project has a high contingency on funding.
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His participation is subject to contingency on his health.