ALL meanings of mispurchase
pur·chase
M m - verb with object mispurchase to acquire by the payment of money or its equivalent; buy. 1
- verb with object mispurchase to acquire by effort, sacrifice, flattery, etc. 1
- verb with object mispurchase to influence by a bribe. 1
- verb with object mispurchase to be sufficient to buy: Twenty dollars purchases a subscription. 1
- verb with object mispurchase Law. to acquire (land or other property) by means other than inheritance. 1
- verb with object mispurchase to move, haul, or raise, especially by applying mechanical power. 1
- verb with object mispurchase to get a leverage on; apply a lever, pulley, or other aid to. 1
- verb with object mispurchase Obsolete. to procure, acquire, or obtain. 1
- verb without object mispurchase to buy something. 1
- noun mispurchase acquisition by the payment of money or its equivalent; buying, or a single act of buying. 1
- noun mispurchase something that is purchased or bought. 1
- noun mispurchase something purchased, with respect to value in relation to price; buy: At three for a dollar they seemed like a good purchase. 1
- noun mispurchase Law. the acquisition of land or other property by means other than inheritance. 1
- noun mispurchase acquisition by means of effort, labor, etc.: the purchase of comfort at the price of freedom. 1
- noun mispurchase a lever, pulley, or other device that provides mechanical advantage or power for moving or raising a heavy object. 1
- noun mispurchase an effective hold or position for applying power in moving or raising a heavy object; leverage. 1
- noun mispurchase any means of applying or increasing power, influence, etc. 1
- noun mispurchase the annual return or rent from land. 1
- noun mispurchase a firm grip or grasp, footing, etc., on something. 1
- noun mispurchase Obsolete. booty. 1