Meanings
Synonyms & antonyms
nounpayment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt their judgment
nounthe income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
nouna recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
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payoff. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/payoff
“payoff.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/payoff. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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