Significado da palavra contingency em português

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contingency

US /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
UK /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/
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Substantivo

1.

contingência, eventualidade, imprevisto

a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty

Exemplo:
We need to plan for every contingency.
The contract includes a contingency clause for unforeseen delays.
2.

dependence on chance or on the fulfillment of a condition

Exemplo:
The success of the project has a high contingency on funding.
His participation is subject to contingency on his health.