n. a form of bond certificate issued by a corporation to show fun...

Any debt obligation backed strictly by the borrower's integrity, e.g. an unsecured bond. A debenture is documented in an indenture.

A certificate of indebtedness of a government or company backed only by the general credit of the issuer (borrower). A debenture is unsecured by property or assets. An unsecured bond is an example of [..]

Unsecured certified loan over a long period of time with a fixed rate, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.

"written acknowledgment of a debt," early 15c., from Latin debentur "there are due" (said to have been the first word in formal certificates of indebtedness), passive present third [..]

A promissory note backed by the general credit of a company and usually not secured by a mortgage or lien on any specific property. (See: Bond)

A debenture is an unsecured bond. Most bonds issued by corporations are debentures, which are backed by its reputation rather than by any collateral, such as the company's buildings or its inventory. Although debentures sound riskier than secured bonds, they aren't when they're issued by well-established companies with good [..]

Refers generally to a debt instrument issued under an indenture or bond contract backed solely by the general credit of the issuer. Debentures are not secured by a pledge against any specific revenues [..]

A type of bond (an interest-bearing document that serves as evidence of an investment or debt) that does not require security in the form of a mortgage or lien on a specific piece of property. Repayme [..]

1. A debt that is not backed by collateral, but only by the credit and good faith of the borrower. 2. A certificate issued by customs authorities entitling an exporter of imported goods to be paid bac [..]

Definition Unsecured debt backed only by the integrity of the borrower, not by collateral, and documented by an agreement called an indenture. One example is an unsecured bond.

[Anglo-French debentour and Medieval Latin debentura, perhaps from Latin debentur they are owed] : an unsecured bond that is backed by the issuer's general credit rather than a specific lien call [..]

A type of fixed interest security, issued by companies (as borrowers) in return for medium and long term investment of funds. Debentures are issued to the general public through a prospectus and are s [..]

General DEBT obligation backed only by the integrity of the borrower and documented by an agreement called and INDENTURE.

Unsecured debt obligation, issued against the general credit of a corporation, rather than against a specific asset.

A reciept given to the supplier of goods or services to the crown specifying the payment due to him and redeemable for cash.    (Waugh, Scott. England in the Reign of Edward III, 238)

A long-term bond that is not secured by a mortgage on specific property.

A form of security document creating fixed and floating charges over the assets of the charger. Debt Service

A debt security issued by companies, having a certain MATURITY and bearing a stated COUPON RATE. Debentures may be unsecured or secured by ASSETS such as land and building of the issuing company. Debe [..]

A debt obligation secured by the borrower’s general credit rather than being backed by a specific lien on property. In other words, the debt obligation is not collateralized.

A charge registered against the assets of a limited company, on behalf on any party owed money by the company.

Fixed interest securities issued by limited companies in return for medium to long term loans. Also used to refer to any title on a secured interest bearing loan. Debentures are dated for redemption (i.e. repayment of their nominal value by the borrower to the holder) between ten to forty years ahead but occasionally may be irredeemable.

A medium- to long-term investment issued by a company. You are lending money to the company. In return you will receive a regular and fixed interest amount for the term of the investment. The invested [..]

The stock that a company issues which are backed by assets.

A company or corporate borrower makes an agreement with a lender that gives the lender a charge over the assets of the borrower to secure the loan. The debenture is registered at Companies House for all to see and lays down the rights of the lender and obligations of the borrower. The borrower is not permitted to dispose of the asset without the le [..]

Fixed interest securities issued by limited companies in return for medium to long term loans.  Also used to refer to any title on a secured interest bearing loan.  Debentures are dated for redemption (i.e. repayment of their nominal value by the borrower to the holder) between ten to forty years ahead but occasionally may be irredeemable. Debentur [..]

A bond issued by a corporation which is secured by the general credit or promise to pay of the issuer. It is not backed by collateral such as tangible assets.

A debenture is an unsecured debt security, such as a Treasury bond or Treasury bill. Governments and highly-rated corporations can issue debentures to raise capital. Because there's no collateral [..]

A debenture is a debt instrument evidencing the holder's right to receive interest and principal installments from the named obligor. The term applies to all forms of unsecured, long-term debt ev [..]

A legal document which formalises the lender's charge over the assets of the company.

A charge registered by a funder giving them entitlement to the assets of a company.

(n) the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future(n) a certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt

A term indicating a fixed-interest Bond secured against the issuing company’s assets (these may consist either of specific assets of the company or of its assets in general). Debenture bonds [..]

A document evidencing actual indebtedness. Often also used to refer to a document creating a charge, mortgage or other security interest. (It should be noted that the exact legal meaning of the term & [..]

A name used for loan financing taken on by a company.

This is a type of share issued by a limited company. It is the safest type of share in that it is really a loan to the company and is usually tied to some of the company's assets so should the company fail, the debenture holder will have first call on any assets left after the company has been wound up.

A name used for loan financing taken on by a company.

Unsecured debt obligation, issued against the general credit of a corporation, rather than against a specific asset.

A medium-term investment issued by a company where investors lend them money in exchange for a regular and fixed interest amount for the term of the investment. The invested funds (principal) are repa [..]

A document recording the indebtedness of one party to the other, containing a promise to repay and, by way of security for that promise, a floating charge over a company's assets.

A bond that is backed only by the general credit of the issuing corporation. No specific property is pledged as security behind the loan.

Jump to glossary termA long-term unsecured bond that is backed only by the general credit worthiness of the issuer.

Debentures are similar to bonds, but typically not secured by the pledge of specific corporate assets. They may, however, be secured by a "floating charge" on the issuer's asset [..]

A debenture is the instrument a mortgage loan company or a savings and loan company issue. Debentures have stated maturity dates and rates of interest. They are insured up to the $100,000 limit with C [..]

A bond that is backed only by the general credit of the issuing corporation. No specific property is pledged as security behind the loan.

A fixed interest security issued by a company or government agency, usually secured on its assets, with a long-term redemption (repayment) date between 10 and 40 years ahead. If a company goes bust, d [..]

n. a form of bond certificate issued by a corporation to show funds invested, repayment of which is guaranteed by the overall capital value of the company under certain specific terms. Thus, it is mor [..]

A document acknowledging a long-term loan agreement between a company and a lender. The loan will normally be secured against a company’s assets.

A document, usually under seal, issued as evidence of a debt or the granting of security for a loan of a fixed sum at interest (or both). The term is often used in relation to loans (usually from bank [..]

Broadly speaking, a document which either acknowledges or creates a debt. The expression is commonly used to denote a document conferring a fixed and floating charge over all the assets and undertakin [..]

A debenture, broadly speaking, is a document stating the terms of a loan, usually to a company. Debentures may be secured on part or all of a company’s assets, or they may be unsecured. Where a compan [..]

A document in writing, usually under seal, issued as evidence of a debt or the granting of security for a loan of a fixed sum at interest (or both). The term is often used in relation to loans (usually from banks) secured by charges, including floating charges, over companies’ assets.

A document which either acknowledges or creates a debt. The expression is commonly used to denote a document conferring a fixed and floating charge over all the assets and undertakings of a company.

A legal document in writing giving evidence of a debt or granting security for a loan of a fixed sum at interest (or both). The term is often used in relation to loans (usually from Banks) secured by [..]

Unsecured debt backed by the creditworthiness of the issuer, such as a corporate bond.

A fixed interest security which has a maturity date and a specified rate of interest. The assets of the borrowing company are charged against the debenture issue; details of the charge are included in a Debenture Deed drawn up to protect the debenture holder.

A debt instrument that is not secured by collateral or any physical assets (unlike a corporate bond, which is secured by stated assets).

  See: bond

A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness. (obsolete) A certificate of a loan made to the government; a government bond. * '''1942''', Elliot [..]

A written acknowledgement of a debt – a name used for loan financing taken up by a company. debtor

Any debt obligation backed strictly by the borrower's integrity, e.g. an unsecured bond. A debenture is documented in an indenture.

In corporate finance, a debenture is a medium- to long-term debt instrument used by large companies to borrow money, at a fixed rate of interest. The legal term "debenture" originally referred to a do [..]

In sport, a debenture is defined as a certificate of agreement of loans which is given under the company's stamp and carries an undertaking that the debenture holder will get a fixed return (fixed on [..]

In sport, a debenture is defined as a certificate of agreement of loans which is given under the company's stamp and carries an undertaking that the debenture holder will get a fixed return (fixed on [..]