payee
Americannoun
noun
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the person to whom a cheque, money order, etc, is made out
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a person to whom money is paid or due
Etymology
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Example Sentences
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Sometimes foreign companies will withhold local taxes from dividends before sending them to a U.S. payee.
From Barron's
As a taxpayer, a Social Security payee, and someone who appreciates efficiency and good government, I am grateful to them.
From MarketWatch
According to the IRS, the alternate payee who receives the funds can roll over the distribution from a qualified retirement plan tax-free with a QDRO.
From Salon
Hayes allegedly deposited the checks in her accounts at various banks by forging the signatures of payees, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times
Jack also approved these – which meant he had been tricked into setting up three new payees.
From BBC
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