payoff payoff /ˈpeɪˌɔf/

noun

1. A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing  ( payoff , wages , reward )
   a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
    The wages of sin is death
   the wages of sin is death
    Virtue is its own reward
   virtue is its own reward
   
   
2. The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property  ( issue , payoff , take , proceeds , return , takings , yield )
   the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
    The average return was about 5%
   the average return was about 5%
   
3. Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment  ( payoff , bribe )
   payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
   
4. The final payment of a debt  ( final payment , payoff )
   the final payment of a debt