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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Before the system was overhauled in 2024, Piece by Piece and other providers drastically increased prices to command higher payments.
He said he and other independent owners make high payments on loans they took out to purchase properties, with the monthly payment for his La Cienaga station at around $28,000.
From Los Angeles Times
Heating payments to social welfare recipients will be extended for four weeks, and there will be enhancements to a rebate programme for hauliers.
From BBC
The Saudis have been experimenting, she observes, with forms of non-dollar payment such as the Project mBridge infrastructure, using a central bank digital currency.
From MarketWatch
Once that happens, PayPal will reverse the payment, leaving you responsible for any funds you may have already sent to the scammer.
From MarketWatch
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