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Variant of contributory

contributory Definition

con·tribu·tory (kən trib′yo̵̅o̅ tôr′ē)

adjective

  1. contributing, as to a common fund
  2. having a share in bringing about a result contributory negligence
  3. involving, or having the nature of, a contribution

Etymology: ME contributorie < ML contributorius

noun pl. contributories -·ries

a person or thing that contributes
contributories Usage Examples

Possessives

  • meeting: Liquidation first meetings should usually be held on the same day, with the contributories ' meeting immediately following that of the creditors.

Preposition: in

  • company: This will also include advertisements of returns of capital to contributories in companies.