Hire purchase

[hahyuhr-pur-chuhs]

hire-purchase system

[hahyuhr-pur-chuhs]
noun British.
a system of payment for a commodity in regular installments while using it.
Also called hire-pur·chase.


Origin:
1895–1900
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Hire purchase is always a great word to know.
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