- a variation of installment.
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
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The sixth instalment in the flagship series has been awaited by players around the world for more than 13 years, since the release of "GTA V".
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
French electro duo Justice were chosen to do the original score for the new instalment of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game which will be released next month, maker Rockstar Games announced Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
After almost four years of filming, the latest instalment in the franchise will air on the BBC later this autumn, marking 25 years since the first series premiered.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The third instalment follows two sequels backed by Film4, which were released in 2011 and 2014.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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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