### Question
How is the "check" defined?


### Answer
The term **check** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4001* as follows -

> any negotiable demand draft drawn on or payable through an office of a depository institution located in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY**

