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Secured Debt

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

secured debt


Debt backed by a mortgage, pledge of collateral, or other lien; debt for which the creditor has the right to pursue specific pledged property upon default. Examples include home mortgages, auto loans and tax liens.



Source: Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts


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