cashless society
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cashless society
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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"We are sadly faced with the prospect of a cashless society, with so many places refusing to accept my cash, so I have to wonder, why bother changing the design?" says Dawn in Redditch.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
A cashless society also raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
“A cashless society presumes a level of financial stability that many people just don’t have,” said Lev Elson-Schwab, advocacy chair of the League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
He then said it would help prevent counterfeiting and kidnappers’ ransom payments, and that it was a step toward achieving a cashless society.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
From barter to the trading of commodities futures and stock options, from money to the cashless society, markets constitute frameworks for higher transaction efficiency, often equated with profit.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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