cash value
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cash value
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Even more daunting with IUL is that if you borrow against the policy or don’t keep feeding the premiums, you can end up depleting the death benefit and the cash value.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 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
For shareholders, the deal will deliver immediate and certain cash value at a compelling premium, said Rich Daly, Catalyst’s president and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The council adds: “Exemptions generally include one’s primary home, personal belongings, household items, a vehicle, burial funds up to $1,500 or a life-insurance policy with a cash value up to $1,500.”
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 22, 2025
The manager had to come over, and they were given a new server who didn’t care about the cash value or telos of a comic book.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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