A written order from one party (the drawer) to another (the drawee, normally a bank) requiring the drawee to pay a specified sum on demand to the drawer or to a third party specified by the drawer. Cheques may be used for settling debts and withdrawing money from banks.
CHEQUE
Meaning of CHEQUE in English
European Central Bank English Glossary. Английский глоссарий Европейского Центрального Банка. 2012