Ancillary
/ænˈsɪləri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.
The ancillary services support the main hospital functions.
- (n.) Something that serves in a supplementary or subordinate capacity.
The contract included several ancillaries related to software support.
Forms
- ancillaries
Related terms
Commentary
Often used to describe supportive roles or functions; in contracts, ancillary agreements supplement primary ones.
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