velkakirja — meaning in English

English meaning

• bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
• IOU noun An informal written note acknowledging a debt, from the phrase "I owe you."
• note noun A short piece of writing made to record or remember something.

Senses

velkakirja is used for these senses in English:

• bond (legal) A document constituting evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
• debenture A certificate that certifies an amount of money owed to someone; a certificate of indebtedness.
• note (finance) A written or printed paper (or digital equivalent) acknowledging a debt, and promising payment.
• promissory note (finance) A document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money to someone else, often with the deadline and interest fees; the primary purposes of a promissory note are to evidence the debt obligation incurred, and to establish terms for payment thereof.

bond — full definition

1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

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