Principal
The face amount or par amount of a bond, not including interest, payable on its maturity date.
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Amortization
The payment of the Principal of a Bond Issue by periodic payments either directly to bondholders or to a Sinking Fund for the benefit of bondholders.
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TEFRA Hearing
A public hearing held by an Issuer, following publication of a TEFRA notice, to give the public an opportunity to comment on a proposed private activity bond (PAB) issue.