cashier's check
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cashier's check
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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In December 2020, Lemons issued himself a $200,000 cashier’s check from a bank account belonging to the church, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2025
Shortly after the letter was sent, the bank account was closed, and the remaining balance of $2.83 was given to Mr. Bagley in a cashier’s check on July 24, 2020, according to the plea agreement.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022
Schwab’s office rejected the bond, insisting instead on cash, check, cashier’s check, or a credit card with sufficient funds to cover the $229,334 cost of a recount.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2022
Goyda said certified checks are made out to Wells Fargo, but a cashier’s check may be made out to the mortgage account holder.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2021
I sit down in one of the chairs and pull the cashier’s check out of my backpack.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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