lump sum

/ˌˈlʌmp ˌsʌm/
/ləmp səm/
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Other forms: lump sums

Definitions of lump sum
  1. noun
    a complete payment consisting of a single sum of money
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    type of:
    payment
    a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
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