Bill receivable. A written evidence of debt that is payable to the holder; a promissory note or an
acceptance (a bill of exchange that has been accepted) is in the hands of a person to whom it is
payable a bill receivable.
A bill receivable that is included under the head commercial paper is a promissory note that has
been received for goods sold and that has in order to effect its discount (sale) been indorsed by
the party who received it.
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