purchase money

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noun

: the consideration paid or to be paid by the purchaser of property

purchase money

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adjective

: involving or being a debt secured by the property purchased with the money borrowed see also purchase money mortgage at mortgage

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“Purchase money.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/purchase%20money. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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