### Question
How is the term contributed importantly defined?


### Answer
The term **contributed importantly** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 2272* as the following:

> a cause which is important but not necessarily more important than any other cause

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 2272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-TRADE ACT OF 1974 > SUBCHAPTER II-RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION > Part 2-Adjustment Assistance for Workers > subpart a-petitions and determinations**

