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Check A written, dated, and signed instrument that contains an unconditional order from the drawer that directs a bank to pay a definite sum of money to a payee. Notes: In legal terms, a check is a bill of exchange where the drawee is a bank.Check is spelled as "cheque" in some parts of the world. See also: Bounced Cheque, Cashier's Check, Checking Account, Eurocheque, Rubber Cheque, Stop Payment Check A bill of exchange representing a draft on a bank from deposited funds that pays a certain sum of money to a certain person or party. |
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India and New Zealand imposed similar measures as flights were delayed and long queues formed at airports around Asia because of the new security measures, which include frisking and intensive baggage checks. Meanwhile, massive efforts to tighten airport safety have largely failed on two fronts: Security breaches remain, as news accounts of reporters managing to smuggle weapons onto planes make clear; and baggage checks are so copious that many Americans eschew air travel, especially short-haul flights. Owners can rent space at general aviation airports in Santa Monica and Van Nuys, where there are no lines or baggage checks. |
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