: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That figure should have been reported as an in-kind contribution to Ashcroft’s campaign, the complaint argues. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024 The project cost about $400,000 in total, and was funded from various sources, including about $100,000 of in-kind donations, Boys and Girls Clubs of Carroll County CEO Sean Davis said. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2024 The other $200 million is from the Defense Department and includes in-kind support for the operations. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 There is a stipulation that says in-kind options can be negotiated, but what that means has also been kept quiet. Laylan Connelly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2024 Prosecutors contend the payment represented an unlawful campaign violation, as an in-kind contribution to influence the election. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 Individuals and businesses also contacted the fund offering in-kind services. Emily Davies, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024 Johnson said the Democratic Party of Wisconsin has helped out with in-kind donations. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024 Supporters: Meindl’s campaign is primarily funded by monetary donations and some in-kind donations from Wauwatosa residents and himself, according to campaign finance reports through January. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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“In-kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-kind. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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