against
Definition
preposition
- in view of the fact that something else is owed or has been pledgedExamplesCan I have an advance against next month's salary? • The bank advanced him £10,000 against the security of his house.
- compared with
"...investment can be written off against the marginal rate of tax" [<i>Investors Chronicle]
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