📜 Protest
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Definition:
A protest is the formal legal process of demanding payment on a negotiable instrument—such as a bill of exchange or promissory note—when the maker or drawee has refused or failed to pay. This process serves as an official declaration that the payment was dishonored.
Purpose:
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To provide legal evidence of non-payment or dishonor.
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To protect the rights of the holder by documenting the refusal to pay.
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Often required before initiating legal action to recover the debt.
Context:
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Commonly used in international trade and finance.
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Typically performed by a notary public or other authorized official.
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