instalment

/ ɪ��ˈ��ɔː��ə�Գ� /

noun

one of the portions, usually equal, into which a debt is divided for payment at specified intervals over a fixed period
a portion of something that is issued, broadcast, or published in parts, such as a serial in a magazine

instalment

/ ɪ��ˈ��ɔː��ə�Գ� /

noun

another word for installation

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Word History and Origins

Origin of instalment¹

C18: from obsolete estallment, probably from Old French estaler to fix, hence to agree rate of payment, from estal something fixed, place, from Old High German stal _stall ¹

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This week, it's time for the latest instalment in the John Wick franchise, as Ballerina hits the big screen.

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The next morning he announced the first instalment of a rescue that would cost the taxpayer more than the entire defence budget.

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BBC Sport understands Wolves expect United to honour the clause, which requires the full fee for the Brazil forward to be paid in three instalments during a two-year period.

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BBC Sport understands United will be required to pay the full fee for the Brazil attacker in three instalments, during a two-year period.

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Cruise has been playing agent Ethan Hunt since 1996, and seemingly confirmed The Final Reckoning would be the last instalment by telling the Hollywood Reporter: "It's the final! It's not called 'final' for nothing."

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