senior note

noun

A bond that takes priority for receipt of principal and interest over other debt securities sold by the issuer in the event the issuer goes bankrupt.

Meanings

nounsenior note (plural senior notes)

plural senior notes

  1. businessA bond that takes priority for receipt of principal and interest over other debt securities sold by the issuer in the event the issuer goes bankrupt.

    Synonyms: senior bond

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA bond that takes priority for receipt of principal and interest over other debt securities sold by the issuer in the event the issuer goes bankrupt.

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