debenture Meaning & Definition
What Does Debenture Mean?
Debenture is used as a noun meaning A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness. It can also mean A certificate of a loan made to the government; a government bond.
Debenture in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ |
| Synonyms | debenture bond and unsecured bond |
| Antonyms | secured bond |
| Plural | debentures |
Debenture Definition (Noun)
- A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.
- A certificate of a loan made to the government; a government bond.
- A type of debt instrument secured only by the general credit or promise to pay of the issuer, not involving any physical assets or collateral, now commonly issued by large, well established corporations with adequate credit ratings.
- A document granting lenders a charge over a borrower’s physical assets, giving them a means to collect a debt, as part of a secured loan.
Synonyms of Debenture
Debenture synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Debenture
Word Forms & Grammar
debenture (plural debentures)
Words That Rhyme With Debenture
Origin of Debenture
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Debenture: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is debenture?
Debenture is a noun.
What is another word for debenture?
Words with a similar meaning to debenture include debenture bond and unsecured bond. See the full list of debenture synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of debenture?
The opposite of debenture is secured bond.
What is the plural of debenture?
The plural of debenture is debentures.