(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.

(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.

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.

plural of hire purchase

plural of impulse purchase

Something bought spontaneously, without planning or thought.

To buy without thinking or planning.