contingent on

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contingent on

The new policy is contingent on the results of the public survey.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Dependent on something else; determined by specific conditions or circumstances that must be met or occur. The phrase describes a situation where one thing is not absolute but is subject to the fulfillment of a prior condition.
Usage
  • The adjective phrase contingent on is used to connect a main action or outcome to a prerequisite condition. It is typically followed by a noun, noun phrase, or gerund.
  • It is often used in formal, legal, business, or academic contexts to specify dependencies.
  • Common sentence structures:
    • [Subject + verb to be] + contingent on + [noun/noun phrase].
    • [Noun] + contingent on + [noun/noun phrase] + [verb].
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Our funding is contingent on the success of the initial project phase.
    • The merger is contingent on regulatory approval from the government.
    • He made an offer contingent on the results of a home inspection.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be contingent upon": This is a formal variant with identical meaning and usage to "contingent on."
    • The treaty's implementation is contingent upon the cessation of hostilities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Contingent (Adjective): Possible but not certain to occur; dependent on chance or unforeseen circumstances.
    • Our plans for the picnic are contingent on the weather.
  • Contingency (Noun): A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty; a provision for such an event.
    • We have a contingency plan in case of a power outage.
Synonyms
  • Conditional on: Subject to one or more conditions being met.
  • Dependent on: Determined or influenced by something else.
  • Subject to: Likely or able to be affected by; dependent on compliance with.
Related Phrases
  • Hinge on: To depend entirely on.
    • The case hinges on the credibility of a single witness.
  • Hang on: To be contingent or dependent on (informal).
    • Everything hangs on his decision.
contingent on

The new policy is contingent on the results of the public survey.

Adjective
  1. determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    • arms sales contingent on the approval of congress

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