Bonds

What does BONDS mean?

Bonds is a form of BOND.

1. noun

   an electrical force linking atoms

2. noun

   a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal

3. noun

   a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest

   “the shifting alliances within a large family”

4. noun

   (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

   “the judge set bail at $10,000”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.