A bill of exchange is an unconditional written order directed from one person (the drawer) to another (the drawee), mandating the drawee to pay a specified sum of money either on demand or at a future date. This financial instrument is both transferable and negotiable, enabling enforceable monetary transactions.
The drawer refers to a person or entity who issues a financial instrument such as a bill of exchange or a cheque, instructing the drawee to pay a specified sum of money either immediately or at a later date.
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