chequebook diplomacy noun

Negotiations where financial considerations are the most important element

chequebook journalism noun

News, articles, etc based on information bought, usu at a high price

cheque (guarantee) card noun

A card issued by a bank to a client, guaranteeing payment of cheques up to a certain limit

blank cheque

1. A cheque signed by the drawer without having the amount indicated
2. Concession of power without limit (figurative)

crossed cheque

An ordinary cheque with two transverse lines drawn across it, which have the effect of making it payable only through a bank account