down payment
US /ˈdaʊn ˌpeɪ.mənt/
UK /ˈdaʊn ˌpeɪ.mənt/

1.
an initial payment made when something is bought on credit
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We made a down payment on the new car.
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How much is the down payment for this house?
an initial payment made when something is bought on credit