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accrued interest

American  

noun

  1. interest accumulated at a given time but not yet due or paid.


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According to the American Bondholders Foundation, this outstanding debt now exceeds $1 trillion, thanks to accrued interest and penalties.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

The ruling also requires payment of unspecified accrued interest.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

The company said Wednesday that the Series F financing round includes $70 million in new capital and the conversion of $30 million in convertible promissory notes with accrued interest.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 8, 2026

TVR did not respond to a request for comment, but the company has previously confirmed that it had repaid its £2m loan to the Welsh government along with accrued interest.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2024

Receipts this year from collections, chiefly at the Monument, and accrued interest, were $1,008.

From History of the Washington National Monument and of the Washington National Monument Society by Frederick Loviad Harvey

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