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stop payment

NOUN
withheld payment
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People who stop payment on their cash advances often say they feel they have no other option.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

That way, if too much time has passed and the recipient hasn’t gotten the check, you can place a stop payment, Miller suggests.

From Seattle Times Jul. 11, 2023

I said, all right, stop payment of the $750 million a year.

From New York Times Nov. 16, 2022

"My next move is to stop payment through my bank or have them pursue the company for restitution," she added.

From Salon May 17, 2022

"And stop payment on it," said the crank with a cunning look.

From Mark Mason's Victory by Horatio Alger



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