Meaning of the word "Advance payment" in English

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Advance payment

US /ədˈvæns ˈpeɪmənt/
UK /ədˈvɑːns ˈpeɪmənt/

Noun

a payment made before it is due; a payment made ahead of time

Example:
The contractor requested an advance payment before starting the project.
We usually require a 20% advance payment for all custom orders.