Contract Law

Letter of Credit

/ LET-er of KRED-it /

Definition

A bank\'s promise to pay upon satisfaction of specified conditions.

Used in Context

“The letter of credit guaranteed payment for the international shipment.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: credere, to trust

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