boot

  

Definitions (3)

1. Computing: See booting.
2. Law: Money or other consideration paid to compensate for an unfair exchange.
3. Taxation: Money or property the inclusion of which converts a non-taxable exchange into a taxable one, to the extent of its fair market value or the gain realized on transfer.

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