acceptance of bill of exchange

acceptance of bill of exchange
The drawee's signed engagement to honor the bill as presented; the signification by the drawee of' his assent to the order of the drawer and his agreement to pay the bill when it falls due. 11 Am J2d B & N § 500. The contract of the acceptor, by his acceptance, is, that he will pay the bill, upon due presentment thereof, at its maturity, or its becoming due. 11 Am J2d B & N § 500.

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  • bill of exchange — An unconditional order in writing, addressed by one person (the drawer) to another (the drawee) and signed by the person giving it, requiring the drawee to pay on demand or at a fixed or determinable future time a specified sum of money to or to… …   Accounting dictionary

  • Presentment of a bill of exchange — Presentment Pre*sent ment, n. 1. The act of presenting, or the state of being presented; presentation. Upon the heels of my presentment. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Setting forth to view; delineation; appearance; representation; exhibition. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • presentment of bill of exchange — See presentment for acceptance; presentment for payment …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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