commercial paper
Use Commercial paper in a sentencecommercial paper
noun
1.
negotiable paper, as drafts, bills of exchange, etc., given in the course of business.
2.
corporate promissory notes, usually short-term and unsecured, sold in the open market.
Origin:
1830–40, Americanism
1830–40, Americanism
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| commercial paper | |
| —n | |
| a short-term negotiable document, such as a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc, calling for the transference of a specified sum of money at a designated date | |
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Example sentences
With few retail deposits to speak of, the firm gorged on long-term debt and commercial paper to fund its lending.
It would be frozen the commercial paper market, which corporations depend on for their short-term borrowing needs.
Outside professional management of your commercial paper program is highly recommended.
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