contingence

/kənˈtɪndʒəns/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being dependent on chance or uncertain conditions; a possible event or situation.
    • The success of the mission was a contingence of weather and timing.
    • The contract includes a clause for any contingence that might arise.
    • We must prepare for every contingence, no matter how unlikely.
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