contingencies

He told them this was called a deduction for contingencies as we live in "an uncertain world", and the courts say these things have to be taken into account.

If I learned anything in researching and writing “Takeover”, it was that the final outcome of any event is ultimately determined by political contingencies.

A Pentagon statement said the new deployments would "improve US force protection... increase support for the defence of Israel, and ... ensure the US is prepared to respond to various contingencies".

Over half of the project’s cost are covered by multiple partners that have agreed to build city-managed electric vehicle chargers and contingencies.

Mr Stringer maintains the cars were leased to him without contingencies or any suggestion of a quid pro quo.