coupon
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 74 U.S. 82 - Aurora City v. West · 1868Most cited · 214 citing opinions
Coupons are written contracts for the payment of a definite sum of money, on a given day, and being drawn and executed in a form and mode for the very purpose that they may be separated from the bonds, it is held that they are negotiable, and that a suit may be maintained on them without the necessity of producing the bonds to which they were attached.
United States Code
7 U.S.C. § 2012 — as used in this chapter (4 versions over time)
“Coupon” means any coupon, stamp, type of certificate, authorization card, cash or check issued in lieu of a coupon.
21 U.S.C. § 353 — in this section (2 versions over time)
No person may sell, purchase, or trade, offer to sell, purchase, or trade, or counterfeit any coupon. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “coupon” means a form which may be redeemed, at no cost or at a reduced cost, for a drug which is prescribed in accordance with subsection (b).
26 U.S.C. § 1286 — for purposes of this section (2 versions over time)
The term “coupon” includes any right to receive interest on a bond (whether or not evidenced by a coupon).
42 U.S.C. § 1786 — under this section
The term “coupon” means a coupon, voucher, or other negotiable financial instrument by which benefits under this section are transferred.