A bill of exchange is distinguishable from a promissory note, since it does not contain a promise and the drawer does not expressly pledge to pay it. It is similar to a note, however, since it is payable either on demand or at a specific time.
The terms bill of exchange and draft are synonymous; however, the former is generally used in INTERNATIONAL LAW, whereas the latter is used in the UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE.
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