单词 | debenture |
释义 | debenture 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. Phrases and idioms debenture stock Brit. stock comprising debentures, with only the interest secured. Etymology: ME f. L debentur are owing f. debere owe: assim. to -URE |
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