Definitions for "contribution"
Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.
The sharing of a payment for a debt or judgment among persons who are all liable for the debt. See RCW 4.22.040.
The principle of contribution applies where a risk is insured twice or more, for example on a travel and household policy, and the two insurers concerned may share the cost of any claim. This means that an individual cannot claim twice on two policies for the same loss which would contravene a key principle of insurance which is that the insured cannot be better off following a loss and claim.
That which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals.
A contribution is the giving of money or anything of value - subject to certain specific statutory exceptions - to a federal candidate or political committee for its use in influencing a federal election.
Any gift, subscription, donation, dues, loans, advance, deposit of money, anything of value, purchase of fund-raising tickets, or transfer of funds knowingly received to support or oppose a candidate or proposition.
Payment to an annuity or retirement plan.
Alternative word to premium, usually used in connection with personal payments into a pension scheme, or investment based products.
The amount of money the plan member and the employer are required to pay into the pension plan.
A principle of valuation that states that the value of any portion of a property is determined by how it affects the performance of the total property. Therefore, a property is considered a combination of features, each of which adds something to the total value based on its contribution to the property's usefulness.
Refers to the flow of revenues from services with rates above cost to those with rates below cost, mainly basic local residential services; specifically, the revenues that flow from toll services to subsidize residential services.
Sales value less variable cost of sales, which may be expressed as total contribution, contribution per unit, or as a percentage of sales.
a voluntary payment by parents/caregivers at a school in order to raise supplementary funds for the school or to provide additional resources for students
An unconditional transfer of cash, other assets, forgiveness of debt or in-kind goods to an organization for no consideration.
An unconditional transfer of cash or other assets to an entity or a settlement or cancellation of its liabilities in a voluntary nonreciprocal transfer by another entity acting other than as an owner.
A conditional transfer of funds in which there is or may be a need to ensure that the amount provided has been used in accordance with legislative or program requirements. More exactly, a contribution reimburses a recipient for specific expenses meeting conditions defined in the contribution agreement. The conditions concern important aspects such as the identification of the recipient(s), an explanation of how the proposed contribution will help achieve the Program objective, the maximum amount to be paid, the payment basis and schedule, identification of the person empowered to approve, sign and process payment, auditing procedures and criteria for assessing whether the contribution program is effective in achieving its objective.
is a conditional transfer payment to an individual or organization for a specified purpose pursuant to a contribution agreement that is subject to audit and review.
a conditional payment to an organization for a specified purpose as outlined in a contribution agreement that notes conditions for payment and may require an audit.
An area of the law dealing with seeking reimbursement from other responsible parties for an appropriate share of damages or expenses.
A reimbursed costs, in a cooperative project, to the Department of Transportation by another governmental unit, department, or individual. (See Work for Other Agencies).
a legal right of a party who is responsible to the victim for reimbursement from another person
An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
Tax. Usually used in the context of a tax increase.
contributions tax
Keywords:  fudge, nothing, better
a fudge, but probably better than nothing
Keywords:  proud, endeavor, did, efforts, success
any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor; "I am proud of my contribution to the team's success"; "they all did their share of the work"
The relative amount of this pollutant emitted from this facility during this reporting year, expressed as a percentage of the total amount emitted in Minnesota during this reporting year.
An amount contributed to an IRA for a particular tax year. Contributions (other than rollover contributions) must be made in cash or check and are subject to annual contribution limits, depending on, among other things, the year and type of account.
a sum of money that a bankrupt person is required to regularly pay to their trustee from their income. It is normally called a compulsory contribution and is based on a statute based formula.
The extent to which an employee's or team's competencies, performance, and results facilitate an organization in meeting its goals and objectives.
A work product, service, output, or result provided or produced by an employee or group of employees that supports Departmental mission, goals, or objectives.
a meaningful way to commemorate a life or celebrate a special occasion
Assistance provided to all QuestionPoint institutions by one institution. An institution contributes by: Answering questions sent to it by the Global Reference Network. Submitting questions and answers to the global knowledge base. Editing questions and answers for the global knowledge base. See also Global Reference Network; knowledge base.
A monetary or other concession by a seller of a property to induce or aid in the purchase of that property.
Common phrase for the gathering of audio and/or video material, usually in high quality and often between studios.
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
Keywords:  noun
A combination of the skills and abilities of a member of staff and their success in applying these to their job in order that their output makes a visible and tangible difference.
a tab, photograph, article or something else a person submits to my site - basically a contributor is the person who receives credit for sending it in
an amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
Money, services rendered, or other consideration paid to an entity in exchange for ownership in that entity.
An amount of money paid into an account. This can be a 'one off' payment or on a regular basis.
Keywords:  complicated, matter, legal
a complicated legal matter
Keywords:  expansion, tag, factor, ratio
Expansion Factor * Tag Ratio
Contribution is the value added to an expected opportunity to deliver products and services. For comparative purposes, contribution is measured by the net present value of the expected value of the value delivery.
a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
Keywords:  margin, control
Contribution margin Control
Keywords:  desire, primary, modelling, effect
an effect that is a primary desire during modelling
a change to a body of knowledge created by a research project
Keywords:  act
The act of contributing.