drawee

/drɔˈ(w)i/
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Other forms: drawees

Definitions of drawee
  1. noun
    the person (or bank) who is expected to pay a check or draft when it is presented for payment
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    types:
    acceptor
    the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures
    type of:
    payer, remunerator
    a person who pays money for something
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