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Repayment of an extension of credit in Washington Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Washington legislative session

In Washington criminal law, “Repayment of an extension of credit” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.

What does “Repayment of an extension of credit” mean in Washington criminal law?

"Repayment of an extension of credit" means the repayment, satisfaction, or discharge in whole or in part of a debt or claim, acknowledged or disputed, valid or invalid, resulting from or in connection with that extension of credit. (RCW 9A.82.010)

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