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Revision as of 16:16, 29 November 2014
A written order from one party (the drawer) to another (the drawee, normally a bank) requiring the drawee to pay a specified sum on demand to the drawer or to a third party specified by the drawer.
Cheques are widely used for settling debts and withdrawing money from banks.
Note: US spelling of cheque is "check".
