What is an IOU? The term IOU is the phonetic spelling of the phrase 'I Owe You.' In bookkeeping, it signifies an outstanding debt. How Does an IOU Work? Usually, an IOU is a signed informal notice of an unpaid debt, sometimes because of partial payment and an outstanding balance due. More @Wikipedia
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