Negotiability

/ˌniːɡoʊʃɪˈæbɪləti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The quality of a financial instrument that allows it to be transferred freely and to impose obligations on the transferee.
    The negotiability of the promissory note facilitated its easy transfer between parties.

Commentary

Negotiability often refers specifically to the transferable nature of instruments like checks or promissory notes, emphasizing the holder's rights.

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