legal tender

Noun

Any form of currency that must be accepted as payment for goods or services by law.

ریشه

The word 'legal' comes from the Latin word 'legalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the law'. 'Tender' comes from the Old French word 'tendre', meaning 'to offer'.

مثال

• The national currency is legal tender in this country.
• Merchants are required to accept legal tender for transactions.
• Foreign currencies are not considered legal tender in most countries.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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