cashier's check

noun

: a check drawn by a bank on its own funds and signed by the cashier

Examples of cashier's check in a Sentence

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Smith is accused of buying cashier's checks from various financial institutions, purchases that were not authorized, and using the cashier's checks for his own purposes without the knowledge or approval of the conservancy's board of directors. —

Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 26 Sep. 2024 Cashier's checks: While still technically a check, cashier's checks are a much safer bet than the standard personal check. —

Becca Stanek, theweek, 2 Aug. 2024 Weinstein is released after appearing in Manhattan Criminal Court and handing over his passport and a $1 million cashier's check to cover his bail. —

Chris Francescani, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2024 To participate, bidders have to show their financial capabilities by bringing a cashier's check for over $15 million made out to the Arizona State Land Department. —

Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 6 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cashier's check

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of cashier's check was in 1867

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“Cashier's check.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cashier%27s%20check. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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