acceptance
acceptanceAdding one's signature to a bill of exchange, thereby accepting liability to pay the bill at maturity if the original signatory fails to do so. Acceptance of a bill of exchange by an institution of high financial standing, such as a merchant bank, makes the bill safer to hold and thus easier to sell. The acceptor is taking a risk, and makes a charge for this.
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