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Aristotle's actual contributions to the
physical sciences.

Whewell.

3. (Mil.) An irregular and
arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or
country.

These sums, . . . and the forced
contributions paid by luckless peasants, enabled him to
keep his straggling troops together.

Motley.

4. (Law) Payment, by each of
several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an
amount paid by one of their number for the common
benefit.

Con`tri*bu"tion*al (?), a.
Pertaining to, or furnishing, a contribution.

Con*trib"u*tive (?), a.
Contributing, or tending to contribute.
Fuller.

Con*trib"u*tor (?), n. One
who, or that which, contributes; specifically, one who writes
articles for a newspaper or magazine.

Con*trib"u*to*ry (?), a.
Contributing to the same stock or purpose; promoting the
same end; bringing assistance to some joint design, or increase
to some common stock; contributive. Milton.


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