bank check

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A written order directing a bank to pay a specified sum of money from the drawer's account to a named person or entity (the payee) : A formal, negotiable financial instrument that authorizes the transfer of funds. Usage A bank check is used as a secure method of payment instead of cash. The person writing the check (the drawer) must have sufficient funds in their bank accou...