Definitions for "Contributory"
One who contributes, or is liable to be called upon to contribute, as toward the discharge of a common indebtedness.
Every person liable to contribute to the assets of a company if it is wound up. In most cases this means shareholders who have not paid for the shares in full.
anyone who is liable to contribute to the assets of a company in the event that it is wound up (generally shareholders who have not paid or paid in full for their shares)
The insured pay a portion of the premium for group insurance coverage.
A portion of the premium paid by the employee is required.
An employer benefit plan in which employees pay at least part of the premium.
Contributing to the same stock or purpose; promoting the same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase to some common stock; contributive.
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor"
intentionally contributing to, in this case, copyright infringement.
making some contribution towards (e.g.) an accident or injury) Although contributory negligence does not depend on a duty of care, it does depend on foreseeability. contribution (n)