Meaning & use

allonge

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A slip of paper attached to a negotiable instrument, such as a promissory note, to provide extra space for endorsements or signatures.

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When the note ran out of room for signatures, the bank attached an allonge.

The lawyer confirmed that the allonge was properly affixed and signed.

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A specialized legal and banking term, rarely encountered outside finance or contract law.

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