Government Bond
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt bɔnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A debt security issued by a government to support government spending, usually with a fixed interest rate and maturity date.
Investors often buy government bonds as a safe way to earn interest.
Forms
- government bond
- government bonds
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Commentary
Government bonds are typically considered low-risk investments due to sovereign backing; legal drafting should specify issuer and terms clearly to avoid ambiguity.
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