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PERSONAL FINANCE GLOSSARY


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Current TermDebenture
Debenture
The common type of bond issued by large, well-established organizations. Holders of debentures representing corporate indebtedness are creditors of the corporation and entitled to payment before shareholders upon dissolution of the corporation.
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