Meaning of front money | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Money paid for goods or services in advance, sometimes through an intermediary.
   uncountable
2. Capital which is required in order to establish a business and begin operations.
   uncountable

Examples

“Near-synonym: down payment”

“"I wouldn't have given him any front money. I don't trust him that much."”

“Promoters of SMR deals usually charge investors thousands of dollars in front money to help them obtain SMR licenses, and later solicit more money to build the systems.”

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