bill of exchange
noun[C]
ukuspluralbills of exchange(alsobill,written abbreviationb/e)COMMERCE,FINANCE
adocument, usedespeciallyininternationaltrade, thatordersapersonororganizationtopayaparticularamountofmoneyat aparticulartimeforgoodsorservices:
Anexportermayobtainpaymenton anacceptedbill ofexchangebeforeitsduedatebypresentingthe bill to hisbank.