irrevocable letter of credit

noun

A written commitment issued by a bank to pay a specified amount of money to a beneficiary, provided that certain conditions are met.

Meanings

nounirrevocable letter of credit (plural irrevocable letters of credit)

plural irrevocable letters of credit

  1. bankingA written commitment issued by a bank to pay a specified amount of money to a beneficiary, provided that certain conditions are met.
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