Definition of Bill

a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
t
u
v
w
y
z

search


TeachMeFinance.com - explain Bill



Bill -- 1. A "Bill of Exchange" or "Draft" (same thing).

2. A written statement of contract terms.

3 .The word "Bill" has many other international trade connotations - "Invoice" etc.

historic definition...

Bill -- This term applies to a bill of exchange (draft) or to a promissory note or any document requiring payment. Also, a bill is a statement of an account or of money due ; a paper setting forth the particulars and amount of a debt.



About the author

Mark McCracken

Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".


Copyright © 2005 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial or legal advice. TeachMeFinance.com and its owner recommend consultation with a professional financial advisor prior to any investment or financial decision. Please read our disclaimer.