terms
- noun
- /tɜrmz/
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términos
- The King intended to win and then dictate terms to a defeated Parliament.
They have complete, complete transparency, very simple terms, low, low cost.
- They have complete, complete transparency, very simple terms, low, low cost.
- So what are the terms of the problem for Jean Venus?
- You either stay on their terms or they're going to make you pay.
- That was despite the banks terms and conditions saying you couldn't do that.
- You get terms or you get price.
Examples
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They have complete, complete transparency, very simple terms, low, low cost.
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What are those purchase price and terms, and what is that property?
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You get terms or you get price.
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These were extremely favorable terms, but why would Rome offer them?
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The king would be wise to agree to Roman terms to avoid battle with the Romans.
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The contract outlined the purchase price and terms for the new office lease.
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Before signing the agreement, she carefully reviewed the terms of the payment plan.
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The buyer was pleased to negotiate favorable terms for the car loan.
Synonyms
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3.3
A condition or rule in an agreement that people must follow
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5.6
A rule in a contract or legal document
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6.6
A condition in an agreement that someone must follow
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Etymology
The word terms comes from the Latin terminus, meaning 'limit' or 'fixed point', and it is the same root as terminal. That's why terms in a deal are the agreed 'limits' or rules about money and time.