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1
a
group
of people
representing
an
organization
or
country
, or a part of a
military
force
:
Examples:
The
French
contingent
certainly
made their
presence
known
at this year's
conference
.
a
large
contingent of
voluntary
soldiers
2
depending
on something else in the
future
in
order
to happen:
Examples:
Outdoor
activities
are, as ever, contingent on the
weather
.
3
a
group
of people
representing
an
organization
or
country
, or a part of a
military
force
:
Examples:
The
conservative
contingent
walked
out of the
convention
when their
plan
was
rejected
.
4
depending
on or
influenced
by something else:
Examples:
Buying
the new house was contingent on
selling
the old one.
5
depending
on something else in the
future
in
order
to happen:
Examples:
contingent on/upon sth The
contract
is contingent on
approval
by the
Board
of
Trustees
.
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