noun
remitter; drawer of a cheque/check
Financial term for the person who issues a cheque, bill of exchange, or promissory note. Used in banking and legal contexts.
小切手の振出人は、口座名義人と同一でなければならない。
The drawer of the cheque must be the same as the account holder.
If the issuer of the bill refuses payment, legal action can be taken.
The verb meaning 'to issue' (a cheque, etc.); 振出人 is the agent noun derived from it.
Compound of 振り出す (to issue, draw) and 人 (person). The kanji 振 means 'swing' or 'shake', metaphorically extended to 'issue' in financial contexts.