bill of exchange

noun phrase

: an unconditional written order from one person to another to pay a specified sum of money to a designated person

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bill of exchange was in 1534

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“Bill of exchange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bill%20of%20exchange. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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bill of exchange

see bill sense 7

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