layaways

noun

plural of layaway
as in installment plans

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  1. installment plans
  2. credits
  3. trusts
Noun
  • His clients are weighing distributions, asset sales, financing, and installment plans.
    — Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Both companies assist with services like Offers in Compromise, installment plans, and audit representation for those owing at least $10,000.
    — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of installment plans
Noun
  • Then will be able to take 12 credits towards a master’s degree.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The credits amounted to roughly $405,300 for an array of endeavors to remediate deficiencies on the property.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of credits
Noun
  • Joe sponsored and advanced important legislation in civil law, criminal law and procedure, family law, estates and trusts, corporate law and real estate.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Sibling disputes aren’t unusual Anyone can establish a trust, and disputes over trusts usually have nothing to do with professional sports.
    — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of trusts
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“Layaways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layaways. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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