noun
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the act of paying
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a sum of money paid
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something given in return; punishment or reward
Other Word Forms
- propayment adjective
Etymology
Origin of payment
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, variant of paiement, from Middle French; equivalent to pay 1 + -ment
Example Sentences
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I would advise homeowners looking at a property to begin by ensuring that they can make the necessary property tax payments on their potential home.
Like WeChat, Max’s developers said the app would soon add a payments system and integrate games, shopping, food delivery and healthcare services.
About 1.3 million UK homeowners may face higher mortgage payments by the end of 2028 as a result of the war in the Middle East, the Bank of England has said.
From BBC
It also has a high car title loan mix of 62%, with monthly installment payments higher than those for motorcycle title loans.
To offset lower upfront payments, many smaller deals are coming with contingent payments, like contingent-value rights or milestones, that could eventually raise the value while protecting buyers from overpaying.
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