·noun The act of Contributing.
II. Contribution ·noun An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
III. Contribution ·noun 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.
IV. Contribution ·noun That which is contributed;
— either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals.