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What does contributory mean?

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Adjective
  1. Of, pertaining to, or involving a contribution
  2. Tending to contribute to a result
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She pointed out that excessive speed, improper overtaking and unexpected events were huge contributory factors.
Negligence depends on a breach of duty, whereas contributory negligence does not.
Genetic factors, infection and auto-immunity are thought to be contributory to the pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis.
A worker may be so experienced and have so misconducted himself or herself that a finding of contributory negligence is warranted.
If we concede that being overweight is a health risk and fatty food is a contributory factor, then the fast food pandemic requires attention.
Religious traditions have played a key contributory role in perpetuating conflicts about this nettlesome issue.

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