| Noun | 1. | defrayment - the act of paying money commerce, commercialism, mercantilism - transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) amortisation, amortization - payment of an obligation in a series of installments or transfers fee splitting - payment (usually by doctors or lawyers) of part of the fee in return for the referral overpayment - the act of paying too much prepayment - payment in advance ransom - payment for the release of someone remuneration - the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses; "adequate remuneration for his work" rendering - giving in acknowledgment of obligation tribute - payment by one nation for protection by another underpayment - the act of paying less than required |