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contributory

/kənˈtrɪbjʊt(ə)ri

adjective

1Playing a part in bringing something about: smoking may be a contributory cause of the disease...

Indeed, in many respects, it was a significant contributory factor in bringing it to an end.
His looks are important, a contributory factor to the success that has made him one of Britain's best known television actors and a regular on the chat-show circuit.
When we talk about speed being a significant contributory factor in accident casualty rates that is exactly what we mean.

2(Of a pension or insurance scheme) operated by means of a fund into which people pay: contributory benefits...

Although less common than 20 years ago many large companies operate a contributory pension fund on behalf of their employees.
We offer an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical cover.
In return, the Company offers a competitive salary, a contributory Pension Scheme, life insurance and a company car.

noun (plural contributories) Law, British

A person liable to give money towards the payment of a wound-up company’s debts.In reaching that decision, the court may have to weigh the different interests of creditors and contributories and, perhaps, the different interests of preferential and non-preferential creditors....

The court may, as to all matters relating to the winding up of a company, have regard to the wishes of the creditors or contributories of the company, as proved to it by any sufficient evidence.
The general body of contributories can have no interest in the case, except such interest as they have through the company.

Origin

Late Middle English (in the sense 'contributing to a fund'): from medieval Latin contributorius, from Latin contribut- 'added' (see contribution).

单词	contributory
释义	contributory /kənˈtrɪbjʊt(ə)ri / adjective 1Playing a part in bringing something about: smoking may be a contributory cause of the disease... Indeed, in many respects, it was a significant contributory factor in bringing it to an end. His looks are important, a contributory factor to the success that has made him one of Britain's best known television actors and a regular on the chat-show circuit. When we talk about speed being a significant contributory factor in accident casualty rates that is exactly what we mean. 2(Of a pension or insurance scheme) operated by means of a fund into which people pay: contributory benefits... Although less common than 20 years ago many large companies operate a contributory pension fund on behalf of their employees. We offer an excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical cover. In return, the Company offers a competitive salary, a contributory Pension Scheme, life insurance and a company car. noun (plural contributories) Law, British A person liable to give money towards the payment of a wound-up company’s debts.In reaching that decision, the court may have to weigh the different interests of creditors and contributories and, perhaps, the different interests of preferential and non-preferential creditors.... The court may, as to all matters relating to the winding up of a company, have regard to the wishes of the creditors or contributories of the company, as proved to it by any sufficient evidence. The general body of contributories can have no interest in the case, except such interest as they have through the company. Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'contributing to a fund'): from medieval Latin contributorius, from Latin contribut- 'added' (see contribution). Rhymes retributory, tributary
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