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receipt


2receipt

verb

Definition of RECEIPT

transitive verb
1
: to give a receipt for or acknowledge the receipt of
2
: to mark as paid

First Known Use of RECEIPT

1787

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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