accrued
Americanadjective
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added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.
Each year, grants from the accrued interest on the trust fund are awarded to agencies and programs serving the Navajo Nation.
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happening or coming as or through a natural growth or addition; accumulated.
The handmade ornaments speak of generations of accrued skill and a high degree of workmanship.
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Law. noting a right or demand that has become present and enforceable.
Termination will not affect the accrued rights of either party under this Agreement.
verb
Other Word Forms
- nonaccrued adjective
- unaccrued adjective
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“I never did collect any commissions and it’s in the contract based on commission percentages that would have been made on any sales accrued,” Kerr told the trustee, according to The 74.
From Los Angeles Times
With just two wins and only 10 points accrued from a possible 42, only Wolves have collected fewer points on home soil.
From BBC
He said Martin had accrued his wealth through inheritance but had lived very frugally.
From BBC
The technology was installed at the Empire State Building last year, and has now accrued enough data to spot patterns for Empire State Realty Trust.
The families called for "those past and present who have presided over this despicable incompetence" to be held to account and stripped of their pensions accrued during their time at the hospital.
From BBC
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