Legal tender
Legal tender noun - Something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.
Usage example: coins and bills are considered legal tender, but postage stamps are not
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Synonyms for Legal tender
Scrip and legal tender are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrip" instead a noun phrase "Legal tender".
Scrip
Scrip noun - A certificate whose value is recognized by the payer and payee; scrip is not currency but may be convertible into currency.
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Nearby Word: script
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