(law, UK, Ireland, New Zealand) The power of a state to expropriate private land within its jurisdiction for public use.

(Britain) A method of purchasing an item, where the buyer hires it and takes possession of it and pays regular installments. Ownership is only transferred on payment of the final amount. Abbreviated as HP.

(economics) The amount of goods and services that can be bought with a unit of currency. / (economics) The amount of goods and services that can be bought by consumers; available income; spending power.

(business) A commercial document issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating the type, quantities and agreed prices for products or services the seller will provide to the buyer.

A person or group whose job is to buy equipment, supplies, inventory, or other assets for a business or other organization.

Alternative spelling of hire purchase

plural of point of purchase

(management, accounting) The price at which something is actually purchased, especially from the point of view of the purchaser.

Something bought spontaneously, without planning or thought.

To buy without thinking or planning.