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Use "debentures" in a sentence
"Some schools are selling what are known as debentures, which are typically interest-free loans, to parents costing upward of US$80,000."
"Although such a solution, i.e. transforming most of the subprime mortgage-back securities into medium term debentures, would have to be adapted to the peculiar American situation, this can be done."
"Interest on these debentures is paid by the I.D.B. at something above the corresponding rate on Canadian Government bonds."