n[C][
Date: 1700-1800;
Origin: check, influenced by exchequer]
a printed piece of paper that you write an amount of money on, sign, and use instead of money to pay for things
cheque for They sent me a cheque for £100.by cheque Can I pay by cheque ? You could write her a cheque .cash a cheque(=get cash in exchange for a cheque)
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blank cheque, traveller's cheque