This term refers to a partial payment of an obligation or an arrangement of credit terms between a seller and a buyer, where payment is expected at a later date and is not documented by a promissory note.
An open account is a type of credit agreement between a buyer and a seller where the seller provides goods or services to the buyer with the expectation of receiving payment at a later date. It is also referred to as an unpaid credit order or open credit.
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