sound money

noun

Money which is stable and not subject to sudden appreciation or depreciation.

Meanings

nounsound money (countable and uncountable, plural sound moneys)

plural sound moneys

  1. countableuncountablebankingMoney which is stable and not subject to sudden appreciation or depreciation.
  2. countableuncountablebankingAny currency which is based on or redeemable in gold.
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