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chequebook

British

/ ˈtʃɛkˌbʊk /

noun

a book containing detachable blank cheques and issued by a bank or building society to holders of cheque accounts

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But now the chequebook seems to have gone back in the pocket of the prime minister's expensively-cut suit.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024

Was he really ready to get his chequebook out?

From The Guardian • May 30, 2020

She left the house, but swiftly returned to pick up a chequebook.

From Reuters • Apr. 17, 2018

Madonna's pants, a chequebook, a hairbrush and photos were among the scheduled lots.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2017

“You still keep a chequebook in the glove box?”

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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