advancetaking
nounUK /ədˈvɑːnsˌteɪkɪŋ/
US /ədˈvænsˌteɪkɪŋ/
The act of taking something before it is given or before it is time.
The advancetaking of the cookies before dinner made everyone unhappy.
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2. The act of accepting an offer or payment ahead of the usual time.
Advancetaking of the salary helped her pay the rent early.
3. In law, the taking of property or funds before a formal transfer is complete.
The court examined the advancetaking of the estate's assets.
4. A military act of capturing a position ahead of the main force.
The scouts' advancetaking of the hill gave the army an advantage.