defrayment

/di'freiəl/ Cách viết khác : (defrayment) /di'freimənt/

Thân thiện

The company's defrayment of the travel expenses was appreciated.

Definition

Noun: - The act of paying money: Defrayment refers specifically to the action or process of providing payment, typically to cover costs, expenses, or a debt. It emphasizes the act of settling a financial obligation.

Usage

"Defrayment" is a formal term used in financial, business, or legal contexts. It describes the action of making a payment, often to cover incurred expenses. It is less common in everyday conversation than simpler synonyms like "payment."

Examples

• The prompt defrayment of the invoice ensured continued good relations with the supplier.
• His responsibilities included the defrayment of all travel expenses for the department.
• The contract stipulated the defrayment of the full amount within 30 days.

Advanced Usage

• "Defrayment of costs": A common collocation specifying that the payment is for covering specific costs.
  • The grant was conditional upon the defrayment of costs related to the research equipment.

Variants and Related Words

• Defray (verb): To provide money to cover a cost or expense.
  • The company will defray the costs of the conference.
• Defrayable (adjective): Capable of being paid for.
  • The expenses were deemed defrayable under the policy.

Synonyms

• Payment: The act of paying money.
• Settlement: The act of paying off a debt or claim.
• Disbursement: The payment of money from a fund.

Antonyms

• Nonpayment: A failure to pay what is due.
• Default: Failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of paying money

Từ đồng nghĩa

• payment
• defrayal