bargains

Noun

bargain (plural bargains)

1. An agreement between parties concerning the sale of property; or a contract by which one party binds themself to transfer the right to some property for a consideration, and the other party binds themself to receive the property and pay the consideration.
   • A contract is a bargain that is legally binding.1883, J. J. S Wharton, Wharton's Law Lexicon
2. An agreement or stipulation; mutual pledge.
   • […]And when your honors mean to solemnize
     The bargain of your faith, I do beseech you,
     Even at that time I may be married too.c. 1596–1598 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...

   Synonyms:

   contract, engagement, stipulation

3. An item purchased for significantly less than the usual, or recommended, price

   Synonyms:

   steal, deal

   Antonyms:

   rip-off

4. A gainful transaction; an advantageous purchase.
   • to buy (something) at a bargain
5. The thing stipulated or purchased.
   • If he say so, may his pernicious soul Rot half a grain a day! He lies to th' heart. She was too fond of her most filthy bargain.c. 1603–1604 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Othello, the Moore of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac...

   Synonyms:

   purchase

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