Legal Documents And Contracts

noun a check with the amount left unspecified, to be filled in by the recipient

adjective describing the type of check that is blank

• The company's board of directors gave the CEO a blank check to use for any necessary expenses.
• I wish I had a blank check to spend on whatever I wanted.
• He acts like he has a blank check with his parents' credit card.
• Giving someone a blank check in a relationship can lead to problems if there are no boundaries set.

noun a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

• The CEO met with her international counterpart to discuss the merger.
• I caught up with my work counterpart over lunch today.
• My gym counterpart always pushes me to lift heavier weights.
• In literature, the protagonist's evil counterpart often represents their inner struggles.

noun a person or organization that issues something, such as stocks, bonds, or official documents

• The issuer of the bond is responsible for making interest payments to the bondholders.
• The credit card issuer sent me a new card in the mail.
• I heard the issuer of the stock is a big player in the market.
• As the issuer of the statement, he had to take responsibility for its accuracy.

noun a type of promissory note or negotiable instrument used in business transactions

• The accommodation paper outlines the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
• Make sure you read through the accommodation paper before signing anything.
• I skimmed through the accommodation paper and everything seems good to me.
• The accommodation paper acts as a roadmap for your stay in the new city.