CONTRIBUTORY


Meaning of CONTRIBUTORY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənˈtrɪbjutərɪ ]

adj. & n. --adj. 1 that contributes. 2 operated by means of contributions (contributory pension scheme). --n. Brit. Law a person liable to contribute towards the payment of a wound-up company's debts. øcontributory negligence Law negligence on the part of the injured party through failure to take precautions against an accident. [med.L contributorius (as CONTRIBUTE)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.