fiat money
paper currency made legal tender by a fiat of the government, but not based on or convertible into coin.
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How to use fiat money in a sentence
And do not let anybody fool you for a single second by talking about "fiat money" and "inflation of the currency."
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society | Upton SinclairMany remedies have been proposed, and chief among these is the remedy of fiat money.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 9 (of 12) | Robert G. IngersollWe are told by those who believe in fiat money that gold is a measure of value just the same as a half bushel or a yardstick.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 9 (of 12) | Robert G. IngersollWhy allow fiat money to fade out when a simple act of Congress can make it as good as gold?
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 9 (of 12) | Robert G. IngersollAnother remedy has been suggested by the same persons who advocate fiat money.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 9 (of 12) | Robert G. Ingersoll
British Dictionary definitions for fiat money
mainly US money declared by a government to be legal tender though it is not convertible into standard specie
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