open account
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of open account
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"I have had the same Ukrainian trading partner for years and an open account with him. How can I now ask him to pay me money while he is struggling to stay alive?"
From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2022
"Has my wife an open account here now?" was the brief response.
From Taken Alive by Roe, Edward Payson
As assignee of the original seller of the melting tanks, which were purchased, not on open account but on contract, and the same held delinquent, he has here in this document a writ of replevin.
From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Chapman, Allen
Among other claims that may be proved are judgments, debts founded on an open account, and rents.
From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney
Nothing uncommon for them to bring suit against a person for a Book debt and trade with him on an open account at the same time.
From Legends of Loudoun An account of the history and homes of a border county of Virginia's Northern Neck by Williams, Harrison
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