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noun

a debt, as in the form of bonds, having a long period of maturity.

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Origin of funded debt

First recorded in 1810–20

Words nearby funded debt

fundamental particle, fundamental sequence, fundamental star, fundamental unit, fundectomy, funded debt, fundholding, fundi, fundie, fundiform, funding operations

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How to use funded debt in a sentence

In fact, according to F-35 program sources, the next software upgrades are not yet fully defined nor are they fully funded.
Pentagon Misfires in Stealth Jet Scandal|Dave Majumdar|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Enforcement of U.S Code, Title VII, Chapter 25A “Export Standards for Grapes and Plums” remains fully funded, thank goodness.
Congress’ Gift That Keeps on Giving|P. J. O’Rourke|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the most horrific episodes of the Vietnam War is being made into a government-funded opera.
The My Lai Massacre Inspires an Opera|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meet the outgoing Michigan Republican congressman who switched his vote and kept the government funded Thursday.
Quirky Reindeer Farmer Keeps Government Open for Christmas|Ben Jacobs|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Big discounts and cheap credit keep them coming back for more; and keep millions in perpetual debt.
Christmas Is the New Subprime|Doug McIntyre|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is painful to add, that the latter years of his life were passed in prison, where he was confined for debt.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
It sent gold to Paris as fast as it could be shipped and insured, and so seems to have liquidated its debt.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
This rascal was owed a debt for the indignity he had offered the sahib in the village, and now he was paid in full.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
In conclusion, I must distress my friend J. M. Barrie (who gave me a first chance) by acknowledging my great debt to him.
First Plays|A. A. Milne
I owe you a large debt of gratitude, which I want to work out—so do not talk of sending me away.
The World Before Them|Susanna Moodie

British Dictionary definitions for funded debt

funded debt

noun

the part of the national debt, consisting mostly of consols, that the government has no obligation to repay by a specified date

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funded debt

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