down payment

down payment
a) A payment representing a fraction of the price of something being purchased, made to secure the right to continue making payments towards that purchase.

These commitments of troops, trainers, and civilians represent a strong down payment on the future of our mission in Afghanistan and on the future of NATO.

b) By extension, any initial commitment signifying an intention to carry out a larger future commitment, even though no legal rights or obligations are secured.

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