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inland bill

American  

noun

  1. a bill of exchange drawn and payable, actually or on its face, in the same jurisdiction, as in the same country or state.


inland bill British  

noun

  1. a bill of exchange that is both drawn and made payable in the same country Compare foreign bill

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Etymology

Origin of inland bill

First recorded in 1675–85

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In England no protest is required in the case of the dishonour of an inland bill, notice of dishonour being sufficient.

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An inland bill is one drawn and payable within a state.

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What is said of protesting inland bills of exchange?

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Besides, the late law for noting and protesting inland bills, alters the case very much.

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The earliest reported case of an inland bill occurs in 1663.

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