Export Credit Agency
/ˈɛk.spɔrt ˈkrɛ.dɪt ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
Definitions
- (n.) A government or quasi-governmental institution providing financial support such as loans, guarantees, and insurance to domestic companies for their international exports.
The exporter secured financing from an export credit agency to facilitate the overseas sale.
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- export credit agency
- export credit agencies
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Commentary
Used primarily in international trade law and finance; definitions may vary slightly by jurisdiction but generally denote government-backed support entities to promote exports.
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