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paid-up

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˌpeɪdˈʌp/

Definition

paid-up member someone who has paid the money necessary to be a member of a particular organizationPosition and status in groups and organizations UK informal describes someone who is a loyal and enthusiastic member of a groupLoyal, faithful and dependable
(Definition of paid-up adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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