Pronunciation: /nɪˈɡoʊʃiəbəl ˈɪnstrəmənt/
noun a written document that promises to pay a specific amount of money to a designated person or entity
A1 A negotiable instrument is a document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money.
A2 I learned about negotiable instruments in my finance class.
B1 When purchasing a car, a negotiable instrument like a check or promissory note is often used for payment.
B2 The bank accepted the negotiable instrument as payment for the loan.
C1 Negotiable instruments play a crucial role in the financial industry for facilitating transactions.
C2 Understanding the legal implications of negotiable instruments is essential for financial professionals.
formal A negotiable instrument is a document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time.
informal I need you to sign this negotiable instrument before I can release the funds.
slang Make sure you have that negotiable thingy signed before you try to cash it.
figurative Trust is like a negotiable instrument - once it's broken, it's hard to restore its value.
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