Legal Definitions - money

Money is a medium of exchange that is authorized or adopted by a government as part of its currency. It can be in the form of coins, paper currency, or digital currency that can be easily converted to cash. Money can also refer to capital that is invested or traded as a commodity.

• Coins and paper currency are examples of money that we use to buy goods and services.
• Demand deposits, such as money in a checking account, can also be considered as money because they can be easily converted to cash.
• The money market refers to the trading of short-term, low-risk investments such as Treasury bills and certificates of deposit.
• Investment moneys are funds that are used for investing in stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments.

These examples illustrate how money can take different forms and be used for various purposes, such as buying goods and services, saving for the future, or investing in the stock market.