con·tin·gen·cy 
/kənˈtɪnʤənsi/ noun
plural con·tin·gen·cies /kənˈtɪnʤənsi/ noun [count] : something (such as an emergency) that might happen
▪ In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales. ▪ a contingency plan [=a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason] ▪ a contingency fund [=an amount of money that can be used to pay for problems that might happen]
▪ In making our business plans, we tried to prepare for any contingency that might hurt sales. ▪ a contingency plan [=a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason] ▪ a contingency fund [=an amount of money that can be used to pay for problems that might happen]
