What does contingent sentence mean?

con·tin·gent. Use contingent in a sentence. adjective. The definition of contingent is something that depends on something else happening, or something that is possible or by chance. An example of contingent is the sale of one home going through after the buyer's house is sold; a contingent sale.
An event which may or may not happen; that which is unforeseen, undetermined, or dependent on something future; a contingency. contingent(Noun) That which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number; a suitable share; proportion; contingent(Noun) (military) a quota of troops.Contingency means something that could happen or come up depending on other occurrences. An example of a contingency is the unexpected need for a bandage on a hike. The definition of a contingency is something that depends on something else in order to happen.

A future event or circumstance whose occurrence is not certain.

contingency fee

A fee charged for a lawyer’s services in an action that is paid only if the client wins his or her lawsuit or receives a payment from an out-of-court settlement. Usually, the fee is a percentage of the amount recovered. Further-more, whatever the result of the action, the client will pay the court costs and the other out-of-pocket expenses (postage, subpoena fees, and so on) incurred by the lawyer during the course of the action. Although contingency fees are frequently charged for a lawyer’s services in a civil action, it is unethical to charge this way for services in a criminal action. Also called contingent fee. See also attorney’s fees and champerty.

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