Accepter

/əkˈseptər/ noun

Definition

A person who accepts something; one who receives or agrees to something offered.

Etymology

From 'accept' plus '-er' suffix meaning 'one who does.' The base verb comes from Latin 'accipere' via Old French.

Kelly Says

In commerce, the 'accepter' of a bill of exchange took on serious legal liability—their signature made them responsible if the original drawer couldn't pay.

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