Glossary : au besoin
Definition 1
This is a
French phrase, used in commercial law. When
the drawer of a foreign bill of
exchange wishes as a matter
of precaution, and to-save expenses, he puts in
the corner of the
bill, " Au besoin chez Messieurs or, in other words, " In
case of
need, apply to Messrs. at __________ " ___________."1 Bouv.
Inst.
n. 1133 Pardess Droit Com. 208.
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