The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008.
check — n 1: something that limits or restrains see also checks and balances 2: a written order signed by its maker directing a bank to pay a specified sum to a named person or to that person s order on demand see also negotiable instrument compa … Law dictionary
Cashier's check — A cashier s check (cashier s cheque, bank check, official check, demand draft, teller s check, bank draft or treasurer s check) is a check guaranteed by a bank. They are treated as guaranteed funds and are usually cleared the next day. It is the… … Wikipedia
cashier's check — noun a check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person) cashier s checks are as good as cash • Syn: ↑treasurer s check, ↑cashier s cheque, ↑treasurer s cheque • Hypernyms: ↑check, ↑bank check, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Cashier's Check — A check written by a financial institution on its own funds. It is then signed by a representative of the financial institution and made payable to a third party. A customers who purchases a cashier s check pays for the full face value of the… … Investment dictionary
check — verb To control or restrain; to hold within bounds. To verify or audit, as to examine the books and records of another or a business for accuracy and proper accounting practices. Particularly used with reference to the control or supervision of… … Black's law dictionary
check — verb To control or restrain; to hold within bounds. To verify or audit, as to examine the books and records of another or a business for accuracy and proper accounting practices. Particularly used with reference to the control or supervision of… … Black's law dictionary
check — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. control, test, verify, tally, count; restrain, repress, halt, stop, arrest, impede, interrupt, curb; stunt. n. draft, money order; interruption, rebuff; setback, reverse, stop, restraint;… … English dictionary for students
cashier's check — ca·shier s check see check Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. cashier s check … Law dictionary
cashier's cheque — ➔ cheque * * * cashier s cheque UK US UK (US cashier s check) noun [C] ► a cheque from a bank promising to pay the amount shown from its own account: »All bidders were required to bring a $5,000 cashier s check. → Compare CERTIFIED C … Financial and business terms
Cashier's check — Cash*ier s check (Banking) A check drawn by a bank upon its own funds, signed by the cashier. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
