after-sight bill
1after sight — ➔ sight * * * Ⅰ. after sight ► used to say that an amount of money must be paid within a particular number of days, months, etc. after the document showing the amount owed is received by the person paying: »The bill read 30 days after sight. »a… …
2after sight — This term as used in a bill payable so many days after sight, means after legal sight; that is, after legal presentment for acceptance. The mere fact of having seen the bill or known of its existence does not constitute legal sight …
3after sight — This term as used in a bill payable so many days after sight, means after legal sight; that is, after legal presentment for acceptance. The mere fact of having seen the bill or known of its existence does not constitute legal sight …
4after sight — The words used in a bill of exchange to indicate that the period of the bill should commence from the date on which the drawee is presented with it for acceptance, i.e. has sight of it. Compare: after date, at sight …
5after sight — The words used in a bill of exchange to indicate that the period of the bill should commence from the date on which the drawee is presented with it for acceptance, i. e. has sight of it. Compare after date; at sight …
6after-sight — / ɑ:ftə saɪt/ noun a type of bill of exchange which is due to be paid on a specific day after acceptance …
7sight — [saɪt] noun 1. at sight BANKING FINANCE words written on a bill of exchange or promissory note to show that it must be paid as soon as it is shown to the acceptor …
8Bill of exchange — General term for a document demanding payment. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * bill of exchange ˌbill of exˈchange abbreviation b/e or bill noun bills of exchange PLURALFORM …
9bill of exchange — General term for a document demanding payment. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * bill of exchange ˌbill of exˈchange abbreviation b/e or bill noun bills of exchange PLURALFORM [countable] …
10bill — As a legal term, this word has many meanings and applications, the most important of which are set forth below: Bill of Rights. A formal and emphatic legislative assertion and declaration of popular rights and liberties usually promulgated upon a …