Whole payment

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A relatively large single payment of money often paid and received instead of, or in addition to, a sequence of smaller payments.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a complete payment consisting of a single sum of money

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ At retirement, your pension money can be taken out as a lump sum . EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ A pension loan takes advantage of the cash lump sum your pension plan will provide at retirement. ▪ Additionally, he would have ...

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
A lump sum is a single payment of money , as opposed to a series of payments made over time (such as an annuity ). The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development distinguishes between " price analysis " and " cost analysis " by whether the ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lump \Lump\ (l[u^]mp), n. [Cf. OD. lompe piece, mass. Cf. Lunch .] A small mass of matter of irregular shape; an irregular or shapeless mass; as, a lump of coal; a lump of iron ore. `` A lump of cheese.'' --Piers Plowman. `` This lump of clay.'' ...