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Akira,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与地产开发相关的法律文件。