contingency fee definition
Full Definition of CONTINGENCY FEE. : a fee for services (as of a lawyer) paid upon successful completion of the services and usually calculated as a percentage of the gain realized for the client âcalled also contingent fee.See contingency fee defined for English-language learners.ADVERTISEMENT. a fee for services (as of a lawyer) paid upon successful completion of the services and usually calculated as a percentage of the gain realized for the client âcalled also contingent fee. See contingency fee defined for English-language learners. ADVERTISEMENT.