treasury bill

Treasury bill
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Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

treasury bill
n.
A promissory note issued by the U.S. Treasury with a maturity period of one year or less, which yields no interest but is sold at a discount and paid in full on maturity.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


treasury bill
A promissory note issued in multiples of $10,000 by the U.S. Treasury with a maturity date of not more than one year. (See also: treasury bond, treasury note)
Category: Personal Finance & Retirement

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.


treasury bill
n. A short-term promissory note issued by the federal government with a maturity of 3 months, 6 months, or one year. Treasury bills are sold at a discounted rate and attain full face value upon maturity.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

treasury bill
n.
   a promissory note issued in multiples of $10,000 by the U.S. Treasury with a maturity date of not more than one year.
   See also: treasury bond, treasury note

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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