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What is a bill of Exchange?

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A bill of exchange is a binding agreement by one party to pay a fixed amount of cash to another party as of a predetermined date or on demand. Bills of exchange are primarily used in international trade. ... This party requires the drawee to pay a third party (or the drawer can be paid by the drawee).
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