instalment
1 Britishnoun
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one of the portions, usually equal, into which a debt is divided for payment at specified intervals over a fixed period
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a portion of something that is issued, broadcast, or published in parts, such as a serial in a magazine
noun
Etymology
Origin of instalment
C18: from obsolete estallment, probably from Old French estaler to fix, hence to agree rate of payment, from estal something fixed, place, from Old High German stal stall 1
Example Sentences
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An IMF delegation is currently in Sri Lanka to review its four-year $2.9 billion bailout loan before releasing a $700 million instalment.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Based on a cult manga, the second instalment of a dark trilogy about revenge tackled social inequalities -- a hallmark of Korean cinema.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Scream 7 sees the return of Canadian actress Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott after she opted out of the previous instalment due to a salary dispute.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
While 10 years has passed since the first series, Cornwell said he hoped viewers will not be left waiting as long for the third instalment.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
The third instalment was the Bishop of Rochester, who had been appointed nuncio.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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