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contingent adjective

  /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/
  • Possible or liable, but not certain, to occur.
 contingente
  • (with upon or on) Dependent on something that is undetermined or unknown, that may or may not occur.
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contingent noun

  /kənˈtɪn.d͡ʒənt/
  • That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share.
  • (military) A quota of troops.
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contingency noun

  /kənˈtɪnd͡ʒənsi/
  • (uncountable) The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance. [from 1560s]
 contingencia, eventualidad
  • (countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses. [from 1610s]
 contingencia, eventualidad, imprevisto
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