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An act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.

Example: Because of the loan that John made to me, I was able to pay my tuition for the upcoming semester.

A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).

Example: All loans from the library, whether books or audio material, must be returned within two weeks.

The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.

Example: He made a payment on his loan.

The permission to borrow any item.

Example: Thank you for the loan of your lawn mower.

To lend (something) to (someone).

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