A Bond That Is Backed Only by the Reputation of the Issuing

question 25

Multiple Choice

A bond that is backed only by the reputation of the issuing corporation is called a(n) ________ bond.

• A)debenture
• B)mortgage
• C)indenture
• D)preemptive
• E)treasury

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Definitions:

Protective Custody

A type of imprisonment or care designed to protect a person from harm, often from others within a correctional facility.

Epidural

A method of pain management often used during labor in which a regional anesthetic drug is administered to a small space between the vertebrae of the lower spine to numb the woman’s lower body.

Uterine Contractions

Involuntary muscle contractions of the uterus, key in the menstrual cycle and childbirth.

Longer Delivery Time

An extended duration of labor or the process of childbirth, which may increase the risk for complications for both the mother and the infant.