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Definitions of bank draft words

countable noun bank draft A bank draft is a cheque which you can buy from a bank in order to pay someone who is not willing to accept a personal cheque. 3
noun bank draft a cheque drawn by a bank on itself, which is bought by a person to pay a supplier unwilling to accept a normal cheque 3
noun bank draft a draft or bill of exchange drawn by a bank on another bank 3
noun bank draft A bank draft is a check where the bank guarantees payment, or an automatic electronic payment from a bank account. 3
noun bank draft a draft drawn by one bank on another. 1
noun bank draft check drawn on a bank, rather than a person's account 1

before 1825

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An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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