banker's acceptance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of banker's acceptance
First recorded in 1810–15
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"This allows banks to 'window dress' their loan books by purchasing banker's acceptance bills so that they can meet the loan targets," he said.
From Reuters ● May 23, 2022
Before granting them he wanted as assurance the equivalent of a "banker's acceptance," presumably a guarantee that Congress will pass the kind of strict crop control law which he desires.
From Time Magazine Archive
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