bond-basics

Pledge

A promise to set aside, dedicate and use exclusively for specified purposes certain categories of property, generally money or other intangibles.

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Negative Pledge

A covenant that is the opposite of a pledge – a promise not to pledge property, generally money or other intangibles, to any party other than the issuer, a letter of credit provider or other intended beneficiary of the negative pledge.

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Put Bond

A bond that gives the bondholder the right to sell, or put, the bond to the issuer or some other party, often a remarketing agent, under specific conditions.