IOU
An IOU (abbreviated from the phrase "I owe you"[1][2]) is usually an informal document acknowledging debt. An IOU differs from a promissory note in that an IOU is not a negotiable instrument and does not specify repayment terms such as the time of repayment. IOUs usually specify the debtor, the amount owed, and sometimes the creditor. IOUs may be signed or carry distinguishing marks or designs to ensure authenticity. In some cases, IOUs may be redeemable for a specific product or service rather than a quantity of currency, constituting a form of scrip.[3]
California Registered Warrants
Also referred to as "IOUs" by the
due to a temporary inability of the state of California to redeem its warrants.[4] Warrants are issued as payment to state employees, private businesses, local governments, taxpayers receiving tax refunds, and owners of unclaimed money.[5]
References
- ^ "I O U". Oxford English Dictionary (2nd ed.). 1989.
Etymology: [= 'I owe you'.]
- ^ "Origin of IOU from the pronunciation of I owe you - First Known Use: 1795". Merriam-Webster.
- ^ Kenton, Will. "Scrip". Investopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions about Registered Warrants (IOUs)". Archived from the original on 2013-06-13. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
- ^ "California to Issue Registered Warrants - Implications for Financial Institutions and the State's Creditors" (PDF). PillsburyLaw.com. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
External links
The dictionary definition of IOU at Wiktionary
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