(law) Evidence of a long-term debt, by which the bond issuer (the borrower) is obliged to pay interest when due, and repay the principal at maturity, as specified on the face of the bond certificate. The rights of the holder are specified in the bond indenture, which contains the legal terms and conditions under which the bond was issued. Bonds are available in two forms: registered bonds, and bearer bonds.

(transitive) To connect, secure or tie with a bond; to bind. / (transitive) To cause to adhere (one material with another). / (transitive, chemistry) To form a chemical compound with.

A peasant; churl. / A vassal; serf; one held in bondage to a superior.

Subject to the tenure called bondage. / In a state of servitude or slavedom; not free. / Servile; slavish; pertaining to or befitting a slave.

simple past tense and past participle of bond

Secured by bond. / Joined securely, either with adhesive, heat process or pressure.

present participle of bond

The act by which something is bonded or joined together. / A relationship between a parent and offspring that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.

A surname originating as an occupation. / An unincorporated community in Eagle County, Colorado, United States.

plural of bonding