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Term: Due-Bill
Definition: A due-bill is a note that says someone owes you something. It can be a reminder of a debt or the actual debt itself. It's like saying "I owe you" or "you owe me".
Definition: A due-bill is a written acknowledgement of a debt. It is also known as an IOU, which stands for "I owe you".
Examples:
The first example illustrates how John acknowledged his debt to his friend by writing an IOU. The second example shows how Mary's employer acknowledged the bonus owed to her by issuing a due-bill.