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Definition: AT SIGHT

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. As soon as seen, or presented to sight; as, a draft payable at sight: to read Greek at sight; to shoot a person at sight.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: AT SIGHT

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. As soon as seen, or presented to sight; as, a draft payable at sight: to read Greek at sight; to shoot a person at sight.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: AT SIGHT

ExpressionsDefinition
At sightAs soon as seen, or presented to sight; as, a draft payable at sight: to read Greek at sight; to shoot a person at sight. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: AT SIGHT

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
At SightEconomicsA notation on a draft which indicates that payment is due upon its presentation. (references)
At sightFinanceQualifies a document which requires payment of the amount specified therein upon presentation at any time. Source: European Union. (references)
Bill at sightSlang in 1811BILL AT SIGHT. To pay a bill at sight; to be ready at all times for the venereal act. Source: 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue.
Deposit from banks at sightFinanceThe liability of a bank due and payable at any time on a current account basis in respect of other banks. Source: European Union. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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