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Meaning:
Noun:
- A binding agreement, a covenant.
- An emotional link, connection or union.
- Any constraining or cementing force or material.
- A physical connection which binds, a band; often plural.
- A sum of money paid as bail or surety.
- chemistry A link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule.
- construction In building, a specific pattern of bricklaying.
- finance A documentary obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract; a debenture.
- In Scotland, a mortgage.
- legal Evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.
Source: Wiktionary
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Verb:
- transitive|chemistry To form a chemical compound with.
- transitive|construction To lay bricks in a specific pattern.
- transitive|electricity To make a reliable electrical connection between two conductors (or any pieces of metal that may potentially become conductors).
- To form a friendship or emotional connection.
- transitive To cause to adhere (one material with another).
- transitive To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind.
- transitive To guarantee or secure a financial risk.
- transitive To put in a bonded warehouse.
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