Definition of insufficient funds

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insufficient funds -- the situation in which the drawer's deposit balance is less than the amount of the drawer's check presented for payment.

historic definition...

Insufficient funds -- When a check is received by the bank upon which it is drawn and the drawer (issuer) has not sufficient funds to his credit with which to meet it the words "Insufficient funds" are stamped or written on the check and the check is rejected.



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