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Bad Check

A bad check is a personal check that doesn't have sufficient funds in the account to cover the amount indicated.

1. Noun - Financial Definition

A bad check refers to a written order that is not honored by a bank because there are insufficient funds in the account.

Example: John was unable to pay his rent because his tenant gave him a bad check.

2. Noun - Legal Definition

In legal terms, a bad check is a check that is dishonored by a bank due to insufficient funds or an invalid account.

Example: The shopkeeper filed a complaint against the customer who wrote a bad check for an expensive purchase.

3. Adjective - Negative Evaluation

When used as an adjective, bad check indicates something that is counterfeit, unreliable, or untrustworthy.

Example: The company's reputation suffered due to their association with bad check practices.

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