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earnest money

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun earnest money has 1 sense
  1. earnest money - money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract
    --1 is a kind of
    earnest

Definitions from the Web

Term: Earnest Money

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1

Description: Earnest money, also known as a good faith deposit, is a sum of money paid in advance by a buyer to demonstrate sincerity and commitment in a real estate transaction. It serves as a guarantee that the buyer will follow through with the purchase, and if not, the seller may be entitled to keep the funds.

Sample Sentence:

Before finalizing the sale, the interested buyer handed over a significant amount of earnest money to the seller.


Sense: 2

Description: In a broader context, earnest money can also refer to a comparable monetary deposit made in various other business transactions to show a serious intent to proceed with a deal or contract.

Sample Sentence:

The winning bidder presented a substantial amount of earnest money as a sign of real interest in acquiring the company.


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