Associations to the word «Contributory»

Wiktionary

CONTRIBUTORY, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution
CONTRIBUTORY, adjective. Tending to contribute to a result
CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE, noun. (legal) The rule of law under which an act or omission of plaintiff is a contributing cause of injury and a possible bar to a complete recovery.

Dictionary definition

CONTRIBUTORY, adjective. Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor".

Wise words

Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues, and can moderate their desires more than their words.
Baruch Spinoza