conˌtingent liaˈbility ( conˌtingency liaˈbility, less frequent )
noun
[] () a debt shown in a company's financial records that does not exist now but may exist in the future if a particular event happens或有负债，不确定债务（只有在意外事故发生时才有可能出现的债务）◆The company has a number of possible contingent liabilities arising from lawsuits.公司有许多因法律诉讼而产生的或有负债。