(US) A check (cheque) for which the bank verifies that sufficient funds exist in the account to cover the check, and so certifies, at the time the check is written.
(US) A check (cheque) for which the bank verifies that sufficient funds exist in the account to cover the check, and so certifies, at the time the check is written.
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(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.
(literal) A signed check of the type used to draw money from a bank account, containing no information as to the amount to be paid with it, so that any amount can be filled in.
(US, Texas) A check with non-sufficient funds (not enough money in the bank to back it up), written fraudulently.
(British, banking) A small plastic card issued by a bank or similar which is a guarantee of payment of cheques written by the cardholder (up to a specified maximum amount).
(US) Without checks (financial instruments); chequeless.