Treasury bill
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English edit
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Etymology edit
From Treasury (“the US Treasury”) + bill.
Noun edit
Treasury bill (plural Treasury bills)
- (finance) A government obligation, sold at a discount, maturing in one year or less, and pays no interest prior to maturity.
Usage notes edit
- Originally used in reference to US government obligations, the term is used to refer to similar securities issued by any national sovereign.
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Translations edit
short-term government obligation
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