: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money
in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to financial donations, the host committee can accept in-kind donations or services from retail businesses, labor organizations and the local and state government of the convention's host city. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2024 She’s also received more than $60,000 of the $103,000 she’s raised in in-kind contributions from the Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which provided campaign consulting services. Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024 Typically during trade wars, countries respond to tariffs with in-kind measures. Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 29 July 2024 Some might be providing in-kind support and not directly donating money. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for in-kind 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in-kind was in 1973

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“In-kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-kind. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective
1
a
: made in a form other than money
an in-kind contribution to a political campaign
b
: made without conversion (as of assets) into money
an in-kind distribution of assets
2
: made in a form or amount equivalent to another
an in-kind payment to substitute for meals
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