Contingent

Dependent upon the happening of that which may or may not happen. Contingent estate: an estate which depends for its effects on an event which may or may not happen. Contingent legacy; a legacy given to a person at a future uncertain time that may or may not arriva Contingent remainder: a remainder limited to take effect either to a dubious and uncertain person or upon a dubious and uncertain event, so that the particular estate may, chance to be determined and the remainder never take effect Contingent use: a use limited to take effect upon the happening of sonne