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overdraw a bank account [1 record]

Record 1 2001-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banking
DEF

To write a cheque on an account for an amount exceeding the account balance.

Key term(s)
  • overcheck

French

Domaine(s)
  • Banque

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones bancarias
DEF

Extender un cheque por una cantidad mayor de la que se dispone en la cuenta corriente, lo que hace que dicha cuenta presente un saldo deudor para su titular.

CONT

Pago de dos cheques dejando en descubierto la cuenta librada a pesar de que el cliente dio aviso de su extravío.

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