on account of meaning
DEFINITION of 'On Account'. An accounting term that denotes partial payment of an amount owed or the purchase/sale of merchandise or a service on credit.For example, if a firm purchases $5,000 worth of merchandise on account, this refers to the purchase of the goods on credit and a deferral of payment.Next Up.or example, if a firm purchases $5,000 worth of merchandise on account, this refers to the purchase of the goods on credit and a deferral of payment.