Amount
/əˈmaʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A sum of money or quantity specified in a legal document or transaction.
The contract specifies the amount to be paid within 30 days.
- (v.) To add up to a total, especially in a legal or financial context.
The damages claimed amount to over $1 million.
Forms
- amounts
- amounted
- amounting
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Commentary
The noun form typically refers to monetary sums or quantified legal obligations, while the verb emphasizes aggregation or totality in legal claims or calculations.
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