remittance
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re·mit·tance

noun \ri-ˈmi-tən(t)s\

Definition of REMITTANCE

1
a : a sum of money remitted
b : an instrument by which money is remitted
2
: transmittal of money (as to a distant place)

Examples of REMITTANCE

  1. Remittance can be made by check or credit card.
  2. <she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill>

First Known Use of REMITTANCE

1705

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