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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The fourth instalment of the series has maintained a cult following among fans despite it being almost two decades since its original release.

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Their instalment marks the first time the island's 11,000 inhabitants have had access to electronic banking.

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United will still be paying off Onana's fee in instalments spread across his five-year contract, meaning they would surely lose money if they were to consider selling him this summer.

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Robert De Niro will also make an appearance at the festival to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, while Tom Cruise's final instalment of Mission: Impossible will also be shown.

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Mrs Harbron has received the first instalment of compensation from the trust with the rest due to be paid in 2027.

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