The payment
Example: Payment completes transaction for services received
Definition
"The payment" refers to the act or amount of money given by a customer to settle a debt or charge for services received, typically in hospitality settings where it finalizes the transaction between guest and provider.
Etymology
The phrase "the payment" derives from the Old French word 'paier,' meaning 'to pay,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'pacare,' meaning 'to pacify or settle.' Did you know that 'payment' originally implied making peace by settling a debt?
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"The payment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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