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scrip, temporary substitute for money, securities, or other valuable claims. Business enterprises and municipalities have at times, especially when short of cash, paid employees in scrip, and communities have facilitated trade by using it. Various devices have made it acceptable, e.g., a store that would receive it in exchange for goods. The term scrip has also been applied to money of fractional denominations, and to gift certificates and the like that can be used to pay for purchases from stores, restaurants, and other businesses. scrip, script Informal a medical prescription How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A scrip dividend alternative will be available to shareholders. Additionally, a scrip dividend alternative in lieu of a cash dividend is available to shareholders. The dividend will be payable on 27 April 2000 in cash, in US dollars, sterling or Hong Kong dollars, or in a combination of these currencies, at the exchange rates on 18 April 2000, with a scrip dividend alternative. |
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