Meanings
nounnecessity money (usually uncountable, plural necessity moneys)
plural necessity moneys
- uncountableusuallyeconomicsA type of temporary coinage, issued in places where regular coinage is unavailable, sometimes consisting of leather or wood.
Synonyms: money of necessity
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA type of temporary coinage, issued in places where regular coinage is unavailable, sometimes consisting of leather or wood.
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