1. Tending to bring about a result.
2. (Of a pension fund) receiving contributions from both the employer and the employees. [Cases: Pensions 101–107. C.J.S. Pensions and Retirement Plans and Benefits §§ 53–68, 121–129.]
contributory, n.
1. One who contributes or who has a duty to contribute.
2. A contributing factor.
3. Hist. A person who, as a result of being or representing a past or present member of a corporation, is liable to contribute to the corporation’s debts upon its winding up.