Debt

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Business

Real Estate

Money owed from one person or institution to another person or institution.

Money owed to repay someone.

An obligation to pay.

Business

Finance

An obligation to repay a sum of principal, plus interest. In corporate terms, debt often refers to bonds or similar securities.

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Personal Finance

A debt is an obligation to repay an amount you owe. Debt securities, such as bonds or commercial paper, are forms of debt that bind the issuer, such as a corporation, bank, or government, to repay the security holder. Debts are also known as liabilities.

Law

Bankruptcy

Liability for a claim.

Law

Divorce

Debt means any money owed to another person or company.

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