Contingency and Exception

Contingency

Contingency noun - Something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends.
Usage example: an offer to buy the house, with the contingency that it pass inspection

Exception and contingency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Contingency".

Nearby Words: contingent, contingently

Exception

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Contingency and exception are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contingency" instead a noun "Exception".

How words are described

single single contingency single exception
small small contingency small exception
possible possible contingency possible exception
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