English Explanatory Dictionary

fiat money

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of currency that a government declares as legal tender, deriving its value from public trust and regulatory decree rather than any intrinsic worth from commodities, such as gold.

Word forms

fiat money fiat moneys fiat monies

Synonyms

fiat currency
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