Contributory in a sentence as an adjective

To me it seems like it's more a matter of multiple contributory causes that reach tipping points.

In the US, it's more likely to constitute the tort of contributory infringement.

" until you have asked your lawyer "What does contributory infringement mean?

But then you are not immune from the contributory infringement liability in case it goes to court.

From a civil perspective, its creators will be found liable for contributory infringement.

* Criminal copyright infringement does in fact exist in the UK, as does contributory infringement; the key element that establishes criminal infringement is "intent to profit", which has been clearly established.

The use of arbitrary indicators and qualitative characteristics as a primary decision factor for who they invest in or not would seem to be contributory to their overall poor performance.

"In a community like HN, I think it has a secondary value, as well, in that it provides well-intentioned posters with feedback that they are making a weak point, or doing it in a way that is not contributory to the community.

Is that still negligent?Furthermore, if he's in the business of actually making contributory negligence claims, why can't he cite a successful example, instead of relying on analogous case law from the 1930s, involving physical property instead of intellectual property?

Additionally, complete data on ApoE status, education level, ethnicity, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices were not available for all study participants, so none of these can presently be eliminated as contributory to the results observed.

Still, I determined that I absolutely had to do something creative and contributory rather than repetitive and predatory, went the clueless 20 year old failed start up attempt route, learned how to program along the way, and now I'm much happier with life, and though I still make a lot less per hour than those days, it seems conceivable that in a few years I could eclipse it doing something I dig.

Contributory definitions

adjective

tending to bring about; being partly responsible for; "working conditions are not conducive to productivity"; "the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city"; "a contributory factor"

See also: conducive contributive tributary