What is another word for commercial instrument?
Pronunciation: [kəmˈɜːʃə͡l ˈɪnstɹəmənt] (IPA) 
A commercial instrument refers to any document or tool used in commercial transactions to indicate that payment is being made or owed. The term encompasses various financial documents, such as bills of exchange, promissory notes, and checks. Synonyms for this term can include negotiable instruments, financial instruments, and commercial paper. Negotiable instruments imply that the document can be transferred between parties, such as checks. Financial instrument covers a broader range of documents used in financial markets, such as stocks and bonds. Commercial paper is typically a short-term, unsecured debt instrument used by companies to raise money. Each synonym carries a slightly different connotation but ultimately refers to some form of financial document involved in commercial transactions.
