(UK, historical) The practice, abolished in 1871, of paying money to be made an officer in the cavalry and infantry regiments of the English and later British Army, without having to wait for promotion.

A very strong kind of shears, having removable cutters, and a strong spring at the back.

Synonym of straw purchase

plural of nominee purchase

(business) A document that acts as evidence of someone having bought something, such as a receipt

(accounting, business) A specialized accounting journal and also a prime entry book used in an accounting system to keep track of the orders of items placed using accounts payable.

plural of purchase journal

Alternative spelling of hire purchase

(business, marketing) A place where a product or service may be or has been purchased.

A purchase made secretly on behalf of someone else.