prior-lien bond

Prior-lien bond

A bond usually arising from reorganization with precedence over another bond of the same issuing company that is equally secured.

Prior-Lien Bond

A bond with precedence over other secured and unsecured bonds from the same issuer. Coupon payments are owed on these bonds before other bonds; in other words, prior-lien bonds will default after other bonds from the same issuer. These bonds are usually the result of a company reorganization,

prior-lien bond

A bond with a priority claim over other bonds, both secured and unsecured, of the same issuer.