par
par \'pa:r\ n [L, one that is equal, fr. par equal] 1a: the established
value of the monetary unit of one country expressed in terms of the
monetary unit of another country using the same metal as the standard of
value 1b1: the face value of securities or certificates of value 1b2: the
price at which securities are issued 2: common level : EQUALITY 3a: an
amount taken as an average or norm 3b: an accepted standard; specif : a
usual standard of physical con dition or health 4: the score standard set
for each hole of a golf course - par aj