money order

noun
an order for the payment of money, as one issued by one bank or post office and payable at another.

Origin:
1795–1805

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money order
 
n
(US), (Canadian) Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): postal order a written order for the payment of a sum of money, to a named payee, obtainable and payable at a post office

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Money order is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
Example sentences
Printed material shall be furnished upon receipt of total payment by check or
  money order.
Avoid mailing cash with your request, sending a check or money order instead,
  as cash lost in the mail can not be refunded.
Clients must pay in cash, money order or cashier's check.
Accepted payment methods include credit cards, personal check or money order.
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