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rollover

/ˈrəʊləʊvə/

B2CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

Law noun

The deferral of a gain achieved by reinvesting the proceeds in a qualifying replacement asset.

By claiming rollover relief, the farmer postponed tax on the sale of the old land.

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

Business noun

The renewal or extension of a maturing loan, deposit or futures position.

The rollover of the short-term debt hinged on lenders' shaky confidence.

Topic: Advanced English in Business English

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