CONTRIBUTORY

contributory (k<<schwa>>n-trib-y<<schwa>>-tor-ee), adj.1. Tending to bring about a result. 2. (Of a pension fund) receiving contributions from both the employer and the employees. [Cases: Pensions  101–107. C.J.S. Pensions and Retirement Plans and Benefits §§ 53–68, 121–129.] contributory,n.1. One who contributes or who has a duty to contribute. 2. A contributing factor. 3.Hist. A person who, as a result of being or representing a past or present member of a corporation, is liable to contribute to the corporation’s debts upon its winding up. [Blacks Law 8th]