Certified Check (Noun)
Meaning
A check containing certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- She paid for the car with a certified check to ensure the purchase was secure and the funds were guaranteed.
- The lawyer required a certified check for the retainer fee to protect his business from potential clients without sufficient funds.
- When buying the house, the buyer had to present the seller with a certified check as part of the down payment.
- The college required a certified check as payment for tuition to ensure that the students' fees were covered immediately.
- A certified check was requested by the seller to confirm that the buyer had enough funds to cover the purchase of the expensive artwork.