Revolvement
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The act of revolving. countable, uncountable
"In the Arab World, an area considered by Western powers as their preserve, nonalignment meant the termination of revolvement in their orbit ."
- 2 The time period from when credit in a revolving credit account is granted until the point when it is due or up for renewal. countable, uncountable
"In case of a non-automatic revolving credit, the issuing bank must amend the credit each time a revolvement is due."
- 3 The distribution of equity capital to members of a cooperative, based on their participation. countable, uncountable
"Mid-America Dairymen Inc, Springfield, MO, has announced revolvement of nearly $3.1 million in equity capital to its 13,000 member families, brining total equity returned to members in 1992 to more than $11.6 million."
Example
More examples"In the Arab World, an area considered by Western powers as their preserve, nonalignment meant the termination of revolvement in their orbit ."
Etymology
From revolve + -ment.
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