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contingent backing
[kən-ˈtin-jənt ˈba-kiŋ]
noun
apoio contingente
1.
Support or endorsement that is conditional upon certain circumstances or events occurring
The investor's contingent backing of the startup depends on achieving the first milestone.
O apoio contingente do investidor à startup depende de alcançar o primeiro marco.
2.
Financial or material support provided only if specific conditions are met
The bank offered contingent backing for the project if environmental requirements were satisfied.
O banco ofereceu apoio contingente ao projeto se os requisitos ambientais fossem atendidos.
Synonyms
conditional support
conditional backing
provisional support
conditional endorsement
Antonyms
unconditional backing
unconditional support
absolute backing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
apoio contingente
Common usage in business and finance contexts
São Paulo
respaldo contingente
Alternative term used in corporate environments
Portugal
apoio condicional
Preferred alternative term in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
contingent upon
conditional support
backing with strings attached
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