lump sum
noun
: an amount of money that is paid at one time : a single sum of money
The bonus is paid out in a lump sum.
take their winnings as a lump-sum payment
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With the latter, the winner receives just over half that amount as a lump sum payment.
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Winners have the option of taking annual $25,000 payments for a minimum of 20 year or life, whichever is greater, or a one-time lump sum cash payment of $390,000.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2024
The winner now has to choose between receiving the full $800 million payout split across 30 annual installments, or a lump sum cash prize of $404.2 million—usually the popular pick among winners.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
In 2022, the players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled the lawsuit where players would receive a lump sum payment of $22 million.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Winners have the option of taking annual $25,000 payments for a minimum of 20 year or life, whichever is greater, or a one-time lump sum cash payment of $390,000.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2024
The winner now has to choose between receiving the full $800 million payout split across 30 annual installments, or a lump sum cash prize of $404.2 million—usually the popular pick among winners.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
In 2022, the players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled the lawsuit where players would receive a lump sum payment of $22 million.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.
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