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in-kind

adjective \ ˈin-ˈkīnd \

Definition of in-kind

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

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1973

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IN-KIND Defined for English Language Learners

in-kind

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Definition of in-kind for English Language Learners

  • : made up of something other than money

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in-kind

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legal Definition of in-kind

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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