A formal contract that represents a loan from an investor (bondholder) to an issuer. The contract describes the key terms of the debt obligation, such as the interest rate and the maturity.

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1. A formal contract that represents a loan from an investor (bondholder) to an issuer. The contract describes the key terms of the debt obligation, such as the interest rate and the maturity.