down payment
or down-pay·ment
noun
an initial amount paid at the time of purchase, in installment buying, time sales, etc.
any initial or partial payment, gift, favor, or recompense, as to reduce one's indebtedness or express one's obligation or gratitude: This gift is just a down payment for all the favors I owe you.
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Origin of down payment
First recorded in 1925–30
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down payment
noun
the deposit paid on an item purchased on hire-purchase, mortgage, etc
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down payment
A payment in part made at the time of purchase of a good, with the promise to make full payment later.
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