Paying
/ˈpeɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of disbursing money or providing funds to satisfy a debt, obligation, or financial obligation.
The paying of damages was required under the settlement agreement.
Forms
- pay
- pays
- paid
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Commentary
Used as a gerund or present participle, 'paying' specifically highlights the process or action of payment, often stressed in contract or financial contexts.
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