Incentive Payment

/ɪnˈsɛntɪv ˈpeɪmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A monetary or non-monetary reward provided to encourage specific performance or behavior, often used in contracts or employment to motivate parties.
    The company offered an incentive payment to employees who met their sales targets.
  2. (n.) A payment made to induce a party to act in a particular way, such as to accelerate a project or comply with terms.
    The contractor received an incentive payment for completing the work ahead of schedule.

Forms

  • incentive payment
  • incentive payments

Commentary

In drafting, clearly specify the conditions triggering an incentive payment to avoid disputes; these terms are often critical in employment and contract law.

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