contingency reserve

con·tin·gen·cy re·serve

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Definitions of contingency reserve words

noun contingency reserve a sum of money set aside for use in an emergency or to cover unforeseen expenses 3
noun contingency reserve an amount of money established from retained earnings to allow for unforeseen losses in business. 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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