Critics said that although viewers would still need to buy a licence to watch programmes on their computers, it would become harder to ensure payment.

We also see firms which have never considered credit control to chase payments or bad debt protection to ensure payment in the event of customer insolvency.

It signed a treaty with him to ensure payment for the use of the land for mining.

The arrival of the bill typically corresponds with the arrival of a few large bouncers to ensure payment.

They may charge exorbitant fees upon arrival, possibly using threats to ensure payment.