payable

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The penalty is payable immediately, regardless of any possible appeal.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The fine is essentially a punishment payable to the government, because contempt of court is treated as an offence against the courts.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

In December, Cintas submitted another bid, also worth $275 a share, adding a $350 million reverse termination fee that would be payable to UniFirst if the deal wasn’t approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Separately, the company raised its per-share quarterly dividend to $2.33 from $2.30, with the new dividend payable March 26 to shareholders of record on March 12.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

“Today is Mr. Featherstone's birthday. Today is the anniversary of Tilita’s marriage. Insurance is payable, as are the water, gas, and light bills.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury