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Record 1 1998-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banking
DEF

The decision whether a cheque or other negotiable instrument when on presentation will be either accepted or paid. [Klein, Gerald. Dictionary of Banking. Pitman Publishing, 1995].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Banque
DEF

Prise de renseignements au sujet d'un effet en recouvrement, en demandant à la banque ou à la succursale chargée du recouvrement d'émettre un «avis de sort» portant sur cet effet, c'est-à-dire d'informer l'expéditeur si l'effet a été accepté, payé ou retourné, ou s'il est encore détenu aux fins d'acceptation ou de paiement.

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