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Shepardize

Shepardize -ized -iz·ing : to look up (a case citation) in Shepard's Citations esp. in order to check the status of the case, parallel citations, or the use of the case in other jurisdictions NOTE: Shepard's

certified

endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements guranteed as certified milk certified mail a certified check Opposite of uncertified

return

profit from labor, investment, or business : yield 7 : something returned ;specif : a paper (as a check or draft) calling for payment that is returned by a bank to the clearinghouse because of a defect

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recourse

liable to pay, subject to various conditions, if the draft is dishonored, provided that it is not a check.

protest

of disapproval protest vb under protest : with noted objections (as of insufficient payment) and claims [cashed a check under protest]

payee

to be or has been paid ;specif : the person named in a bill of exchange, note, or check as the one to whom the amount is directed to be paid compare drawee, drawer

par

one that is equal, from par equal] : the face amount of an instrument of value (as a check or note): as a : the monetary value assigned to each share of stock in the charter of

origination

origination the process of preparing, submitting, and evaluating a loan application; generally includes a credit check, verification of employment, and a property appraisal. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Smothered mate

Checkmate given when movement of the king is completely obstructed by his own men This can only occur when

cashed

converted into currency of financial instruments as a cashed check

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