banker's acceptance

noun

: a short-term credit instrument issued by an importer's bank that guarantees payment of an exporter's invoice

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First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of banker's acceptance was in 1813

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banker's acceptance

banker's bank

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“Banker's acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banker%27s%20acceptance. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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banker's acceptance

noun

: a short-term credit instrument issued by an importer's bank that guarantees payment of an exporter's invoice
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