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Bill of Exchange
Bill of exchange is defined under Section 5 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 5 says A “bill of exchange” is an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order, signed by the maker, directing a certain person to pay a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person or to the bearer of the instrument.
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