"key money" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Calque of German Schlüsselgeld. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} key money (uncountable)
  1. A payment required by a landlord or agent before accessing rented property. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: key-money
    Sense id: en-key_money-en-noun-pgC51Wc9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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