Debt

An amount of money borrowed and owed by one party to another.


Bonds, loans and commercial paper are all examples of debt.



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Related Terms

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Debt Equity Ratio

Debt Security

Long Term Debt

Net Debt

Non-Recourse Debt

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