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Definition of paper credit in English: paper creditnoun ˈpeɪpəˌkrɛdɪt 1Credit in the form of promissory notes, payment orders, cheques, etc. [Sometimes derogatory, with the suggestion that such credit may often be unsecured.] 2As a count noun: a letter of credit, a cheque, etc., especially one intended to be transferred within the banking system without being redeemed.
Origin Late 17th century. From paper + credit. Compare paper money. Definition of paper credit in US English: paper creditnounˈpeɪpəˌkrɛdɪt 1Credit in the form of promissory notes, payment orders, cheques, etc. [Sometimes derogatory, with the suggestion that such credit may often be unsecured.] 2As a count noun: a letter of credit, a cheque, etc., especially one intended to be transferred within the banking system without being redeemed.
Origin Late 17th century. From paper + credit. Compare paper money. |