# Gleichengeld (topping-out payment)

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## Definition

Formerly a gratuity to the workmen involved in the construction of a house on the occasion of the Gleichenfest (topping-out ceremony); gleichen = here: to bring the roof beams into a flush, level, balanced condition. - According to believable historical reports and judicial files (as to believable historical reports and judicial files), the carpenters (carpenters) sawed a beam if the Gleichengeld seemed too low to them. - See recognition premium, earnest money, premium. Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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