An instruction a depositor gives to his or her bank not to pay a particular check is known as a(n):

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A stop-payment order is a request made by a depositor to his or her bank not to pay a particular check. This can happen if the check is lost or stolen, if the payee disputes the payment, or if the depositor changes his or her mind about the payment. A garnishee order is a legal order to deduct money from a person's wages or bank account to pay a debt, and is not relevant to this question. An endorsed order would refer to a check that has been signed over to another party. A temporary protective order is a legal order to protect a person from someone who is threatening or harassing them, and is not relevant to banking.

An Instruction a Depositor Gives to His or Her Bank