SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE Definition

SUBORDINATED DEBENTURE, in securities, is a debt issue whose claim on assets is subordinated to that of general creditors in the event of a liquidation, as stated in the bond indenture.

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CPI see CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.

REPORTABLE EVENT see REPORTABLE CONDITION.

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