For example The barrister's retainer was payable on the first of the month. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Bond A written promise to repay a debt at an agreed time and to pay an agreed rate of interest on the debt.