amortize

amortize, vb.

1. To extinguish (a debt) gradually, often by means of a sinking fund.

2. To arrange to extinguish (a debt) by gradual increments.

3. Hist. To alienate or convey lands to a corporation (that is, in mortmain). — Also spelled amortise. See MORTMAIN.

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