What does contingent on mean?

Definitions for contingent on
con·tin·gent on

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. contingent, contingent on(p), contingent upon(p), dependent on(p), dependant on(p), dependent upon(p), dependant upon(p), depending on(p)adjective

    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

    "arms sales contingent on the approval of congress"

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  1. contingent on

    Contingent on refers to something that depends on or is conditioned by one or several other events, circumstances, or conditions. It implies that a certain action or outcome will only occur if a specific prerequisite situation or action happens or is met.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of contingent on in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of contingent on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of contingent on in a Sentence

  1. Tayyip Erdogan:

    Europe's security and stability is contingent on our security and stability. They have accepted this now, oK. But how long have we been shouting and calling? In Turkey now there are 2.2 million Syrians alone.

  2. Mitch McConnell:

    In what universe should emergency aid for small business be contingent on massive bailouts for state governments with no linkage to actual needs.

  3. Sue Trinh:

    It's not a done deal, but we are still of the view that a September lift-off is in the cards, contingent on the view that the data out of the U.S. continues to be firm.

  4. James Scott:

    In the United States there is a unique blend of patriotism indoctrination from the pulpit which blends establishment controls into the religious ideology. This way, to question the establishment is to question God, therefore one’s patriotism and salvation is contingent on their submission to the state.

  5. Mother Teresa:

    Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity. The right to life does not depend, and must not be contingent, on the pleasure of anyone else, not even a parent or sovereign. ...You must weep that your own government, at present, seems blind to this truth.

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