'Indenture' definitions:
Definition of 'indenture'
(from WordNet)
noun
A concave cut into a surface or edge (as in a coastline) [syn: indentation, indenture]
noun
Formal agreement between the issuer of bonds and the bondholders as to terms of the debt
noun
A contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified term
noun
The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line [syn: indentation, indention, indent, indenture]
verb
Bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant; "an indentured servant" [syn: indenture, indent]
Definition of 'Indenture'
From: GCIDE
- Indenture \In*den"ture\ (?; 135), n. [OE. endenture, OF. endenture, LL. indentura a deed in duplicate, with indented edges. See the Note below. See Indent.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The act of indenting, or state of being indented. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Law) A mutual agreement in writing between two or more parties, whereof each party has usually a counterpart or duplicate, sometimes with the edges indented for purpose of identification; sometimes in the pl., a short form for indentures of apprenticeship, the contract by which a youth is bound apprentice to a master. [1913 Webster]
- The law is the best expositor of the gospel; they are like a pair of indentures: they answer in every part. --C. Leslie. [1913 Webster]
- Note: Indentures were originally duplicates, laid together and indented by a notched cut or line, or else written on the same piece of parchment and separated by a notched line so that the two papers or parchments corresponded to each other. But indenting has gradually become a mere form, and is often neglected, while the writings or counterparts retain the name of indentures. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Hence: A contract by which anyone is bound to service. [PJC]
Definition of 'Indenture'
From: GCIDE
- Indenture \In*den"ture\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Indentured; p. pr. & vb. n. Indenturing.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow. [1913 Webster]
- Though age may creep on, and indenture the brow. --Woty. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To bind by indentures or written contract; as, to indenture an apprentice. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Indenture'
From: GCIDE
- Indenture \In*den"ture\, v. i. To run or wind in and out; to be cut or notched; to indent. --Heywood. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'indenture'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- adjustment bond,
- alveolation,
- alveolus,
- annuity bond,
- appreciation bond,
- apprentice,
- apprenticeship,
- arrangement,
- article,
- assented bond,
- assumed bond,
- baby bond,
- bearer bond,
- bearer certificate,
- bind,
- bind over,
- binding over,
- bond,
- bond anticipation note,
- callable bond,
- collateral trust bond,
- consolidated annuities,
- consolidated stock,
- consols,
- contract by deed,
- contract of record,
- contract quasi,
- convertible bond,
- convertible debenture,
- corporate bond,
- corporation stock,
- coupon bond,
- coupon rate,
- covenant of indemnity,
- current income bond,
- current yield,
- debenture,
- debenture bond,
- deed,
- deed of trust,
- deed poll,
- deep-discount bond,
- defense bond,
- deferred bond,
- definitive bond,
- dent,
- dimple,
- dint,
- discount bond,
- equipment bond,
- equipment note,
- equipment trust,
- equipment trust bond,
- equipment trust certificate,
- extended bond,
- Fannie Mae,
- Federal Agency bond,
- first mortgage bond,
- firsts,
- formal contract,
- furrow,
- general mortgage bond,
- general obligation bond,
- Ginnie Mae,
- gouge,
- government bond,
- group policy,
- guaranteed bond,
- high-grade bond,
- honeycomb,
- implied contract,
- impress,
- impression,
- imprint,
- income bond,
- indent,
- indentation,
- indention,
- insurance policy,
- interchangeable bond,
- interim bond,
- joint bond,
- mortgage bond,
- mortgage deed,
- municipal bond,
- negotiable bond,
- nick,
- nominal rate,
- nonnegotiable bond,
- notch,
- optional bond,
- par bond,
- parol contract,
- participating bond,
- pock,
- pockmark,
- policy,
- premium bond,
- print,
- promissory note,
- purchase money bond,
- recognizance,
- refunding bond,
- registered bond,
- registered certificate,
- revenue bond,
- savings bond,
- second mortgage bond,
- seconds,
- secured bond,
- Series E bond,
- Series H bond,
- small bond,
- special contract,
- specialty,
- specialty contract,
- state bond,
- sunken part,
- tax anticipation note,
- tax-free bond,
- title deed,
- treasury bond,
- trust indenture,
- trustee mortgage bond,
- unsecured bond,
- voting bond,
- war bond,
- yield to maturity