in-kind

[ in-kahynd ]

adjective
  1. paid or given in goods, commodities, or services instead of money: in-kind welfare programs.

  2. paying or returning something of the same kind as that received or offered.

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in-kind

With produce or commodities rather than money. For example, I edited Bob's book for payment in kind; he gave me voice lessons in exchange. [c. 1600]

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