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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The bonus bets do not need to be used in one lump sum.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Moore briefly retired before taking over as chief, earning a a lump sum retirement payment of $1.27 million from the city.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
The $200 in bonus bets or the Safety Net refund will arrive as a lump sum immediately after settlement.
—Tim Van Straten, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The winner now has to choose between receiving the full $478 million spread across 30 annual installments or a lump sum cash prize of $230.6 million—usually the popular pick among winners.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Moore briefly retired before taking over as chief, earning a a lump sum retirement payment of $1.27 million from the city.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
The $200 in bonus bets or the Safety Net refund will arrive as a lump sum immediately after settlement.
—Tim Van Straten, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The winner now has to choose between receiving the full $478 million spread across 30 annual installments or a lump sum cash prize of $230.6 million—usually the popular pick among winners.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Lump sum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump%20sum. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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