(historical, US) The acquisition of the Louisiana territory (828,000 square miles or 2.14 million km²) by the United States from France in 1803.

(UK, pensions) Describing a pension scheme in which an employer agrees to provide a pension payment or lump sum on retirement that is based on the combination of the employer's and employee's contributions to the scheme over the employee's working life.

(marketing) The process by which a person learns about a brand, is attracted to it, and finally becomes a customer.

plural of purchase funnel

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

(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.

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.