cash value
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cash value
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Supporters also cite the ability to access cash value through policy loans, and accelerated benefits for policyholders who become chronically or terminally ill.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: We found the best life-insurance companies by examining costs, cash value growth, complaints and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
“EQT believes the final proposal delivers certain and accelerated cash value at a full valuation for Intertek shareholders, superior to the range of outcomes associated with Intertek’s standalone prospects,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
“You can negotiate the commission,” and depending on the agent and the insurer issuing the policy, you can save a bundle and start accumulating cash value sooner.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 13, 2026
Bookkeeping turns everything into a notional cash value, even though you do not actually know if you will ever sell it or what you will get for it if you do.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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