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In the US, a debenture is a certificate acknowledging an unsecured debt (i.e. one without collateral). It is sometimes synonymous with corporate bonds or notes, as a debenture does not afford participation as a stockholder.

The underlying meaning is the ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, with the understanding that payment will be made in the future. This is the same basic concept as a credit purchase.

*In the UK, a debenture is usually a secured bond, synonymous with the US term "mortgage bond."

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