Contingency Order

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Definition: Contingency Order


Contingency Order


Full Definition of Contingency Order


An order that is executed only if one or more specified conditions are met. Possible conditions may include the price of another security or the completion of another order. Brokerages do not have to accept contingency orders, but some do.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Contingency Order are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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