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Noun
1. paying it forward (repaying a good deed by doing good for others)
Wikipedia definition
2. Pay it forwardThe expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good deed be repaid by having it done for others instead. In contract law, typically there are two parties but there is the concept of third party beneficiaries. Pay it forward merely applies this contract law concept so that third party beneficiary be a stranger to the creditor.
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