Legal Definitions - item

Definition: A piece of a whole, not necessarily separated. It can also refer to a negotiable instrument or a promise or order to pay money handled by a bank for collection or payment.

Example: When you go grocery shopping, each item you put in your cart is a separate item. However, if you buy a set of dishes, each dish is still considered an item even though they are part of a larger whole.

Another example of an item is a check that you write to pay a bill. The check is a negotiable instrument that the bank will handle for payment.

The term "itemize" means to list things in detail. For example, when you receive a bill, it may be itemized to show each individual charge.

Overall, an item is a distinct unit that can be part of a larger whole or a separate entity on its own.