Phrase guide

banker's acceptance

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A negotiable instrument or time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank, that upon acceptance becomes an obligation of the bank and is a marketable money-market instrument.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: banking, business, finance

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: acceptance

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: draft, bill of exchange, order of payment

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: akcept bankierski — Translations
  • Polish: akcept bankowy — Translations
  • Polish: weksel z akceptem — Translations