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YIELD BURNING

\jˈiːld bˈɜːnɪŋ], \jˈiːld bˈɜːnɪŋ], \j_ˈiː_l_d b_ˈɜː_n_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of YIELD BURNING

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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When underwriters charge too much for treasury bonds that are held in escrow. This is done before retiring the existing bonds and is illegal. This causes the yield to burn down.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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