Retire (a debt)

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To pay off the principal on a loan, thereby fulfilling the obligation under the loan contract.
See also amortization, satisfaction piece.


Example: When Smith made the last monthly payment on his mortgage loan, he retired the debt.


Example: Jones arranged to retire her home improvement loan by paying an amount equal to the remaining principal balance.

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