Dishonored
/dɪsˈɑːnɚdərd/
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- (adj.) Having been revoked or invalidated by official or legal action, often referring to an instrument, license, or document declared void.
The dishonored check was returned due to insufficient funds.
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Typically used in the context of negotiable instruments, 'dishonored' indicates failure to meet payment or acceptance obligations, a critical term in banking and commercial law.
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