Washington legal term
To extend credit in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “To extend 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 “To extend credit” mean in Washington criminal law?
"To extend credit" means to make or renew a loan or to enter into an agreement, tacit or express, whereby the repayment or satisfaction of a debt or claim, whether acknowledged or disputed, valid or invalid, and however arising, may or shall be deferred. (RCW 9A.82.010)
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