Commercial Bank

/kəˈmɜːrʃəl bæŋk/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A financial institution licensed to accept deposits, make loans, and provide other financial services to businesses and individuals, operating under commercial banking regulations.
    The commercial bank approved the loan application for the new business.

Forms

  • commercial bank
  • commercial banks

Commentary

In legal drafting, distinguish commercial banks from investment banks due to differing regulatory frameworks and permissible activities.

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