Against

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Definition: Against


Against


Full Definition of Against


preposition in view of the fact that something else is owed or has been pledged ExamplesCan I have an advance against next month’s salary? • The bank advanced him £10,000 against the security of his house. compared with

“…investment can be written off against the marginal rate of tax” [Investors Chronicle]

in view of the fact that something else is owed or has been pledged compared with


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Against are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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