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hire purchase
noun[ U ]
UKuk /ˌhaɪə ˈpɜː.tʃəs/ us /ˌhaɪr ˈpɝː.tʃəs/(abbreviationHP); (USinstallment plan)
a method of paying for something in which the buyer pays part of the cost immediately and then makes small regular payments until the debt is completely paid分期付款
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hire purchase | Business English
hire purchase
noun[ U ]
UKukus(abbreviationHP); (USinstallment plan)
a method of paying for something in which the buyer pays part of the cost immediately and then makes small regular payments until the debt is completely paid. The buyer can use the product, but does not legally own it until all payments are made:
They bought the car on hire purchase.
a hire purchase agreement/contract/deal
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