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View definitions for hinge

hinge

noun as in pivot, turning point

verb as in be contingent on

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The future of the seat hinged on a razor thin margin in the days after election day.

Part of the historic legal case hinged on the interpretation of an "unwritten duty of care" that exists under Dutch law, which requires companies to prevent hazardous negligence.

From BBC

It’s become clear that the Silver State could hinge on the ballots of independent voters.

From BBC

Democrats’ bid to maintain control of the Senate hinges on Brown’s ability to retain his seat.

From Salon

County, Fountain House Hollywood is receiving $1 million annually under a county contract, with payments hinging on meeting goals such as the number of members the clubhouse serves, Wong said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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