DEBENTURE


Meaning of DEBENTURE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪˈbentʃə ]

n. 1 Brit. an acknowledgement of indebtedness, esp. a bond of a company or corporation acknowledging a debt and providing for payment of interest at fixed intervals. 2 US (in full debenture bond) a fixed-interest bond of a company or corporation, backed by general credit rather than specified assets. ødebenture stock Brit. stock comprising debentures, with only the interest secured. [ME f. L debentur are owing f. debere owe: assim. to -URE]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.