Bad Check (Noun)
Meaning
A check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds; "issuing a bad check is a form of larceny".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The store owner was furious when she discovered that the customer had written a bad check for the expensive jewelry.
- Writing a bad check can result in serious consequences, including fines and even jail time.
- The bank notified the account holder that the check they had written to the landlord was a bad check due to insufficient funds.
- The company's policy was to prosecute anyone who issued a bad check to purchase their products.
- The police were called when the restaurant discovered that the customer had left a bad check to pay for their meal.