A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
An amount of money which a party to a contract has to pay to the other party (usually the supplier of a major project to the client) if he or she does not fulfill the contract according to the specification.
The quality of being contingent, of happening by chance.
A statement which is neither a tautology nor a contradiction.
An instance of danger or peril; a dangerous moment or situation.
Blame; culpability; fault; wrong-doing; sin; crime.
One's office; duty; charge.
Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril.
A dire or unfortunate situation.
To promise (oneself) to someone, or to do something.
Specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony.