bill after sight
1Bill of sight — Bill Bill, n. [OE. bill, bille, fr. LL. billa (or OF. bille), for L. bulla anything rounded, LL., seal, stamp, letter, edict, roll; cf. F. bille a ball, prob. fr. Ger.; cf. MHG. bickel, D. bikkel, dice. Cf. {Bull} papal edict, {Billet} a paper.]… …
2after 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… …
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 — 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 …
5bill of sight — A document that an importer, who is unable fully to describe an imported cargo, gives to the Customs and Excise authorities to authorize them to inspect the goods on landing. After the goods have been landed and the importer supplies the missing… …
6after 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 …
7after 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 …
8after-sight — / ɑ:ftə saɪt/ noun a type of bill of exchange which is due to be paid on a specific day after acceptance …
9sight — [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 …
10Bill — Bill, n. [OE. bill, bille, fr. LL. billa (or OF. bille), for L. bulla anything rounded, LL., seal, stamp, letter, edict, roll; cf. F. bille a ball, prob. fr. Ger.; cf. MHG. bickel, D. bikkel, dice. Cf. {Bull} papal edict, {Billet} a paper.] [1913 …
