defrayal
/di'freiəl/ Cách viết khác : (defrayment) /di'freimənt/
Definition
Noun: The act of paying money, specifically for costs or expenses. It refers to the settlement or covering of a financial obligation.
Usage
"Defrayal" is a formal noun used to describe the action of paying money owed, particularly for expenses, costs, or charges. It is often used in financial, business, or official contexts.
Examples
- The company handled the defrayal of all travel expenses for the conference attendees.
- The defrayal of the legal fees was the responsibility of the losing party in the lawsuit.
- His duties included the defrayal of monthly utility bills for the building.
Advanced Usage
- "Defrayal of costs": A common collocation emphasizing the payment of specific expenses.
- The grant ensures the defrayal of costs associated with the research project.
Variants and Related Words
- Defray (verb): To provide money to cover a cost or expense.
- The scholarship will defray her tuition fees.
- Defrayment (noun): A less common synonym for "defrayal," identical in meaning.
- The contract stipulated the prompt defrayment of all incurred expenses.
Synonyms
- Payment
- Settlement
- Discharge (of a debt)
- Remittance
Antonyms
- Nonpayment
- Default
- Withholding
Noun
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the act of paying money
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