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commercial paper
An unsecured obligation issued by a corporation or bank to finance its short-term credit needs, such as accounts receivable and inventory. Maturities typically range from 2 to 270 days. see also paper, collateral surety, debt instrument, Eurocommercial paper, paper dealer, prime paper.
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