raised checkglossary / raised check A check whose face amount has been increased, usu. without the knowledge of the issuer — an act that under the UCC is considered an alteration. UCC § 3-407. See RAISING AN INSTRUMENT. 词条贡献者 双语律师Raymond,亚洲知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与生物科技与制药相关的法律文件。