general obligation bond (GO)

general obligation bond (GO) definition - business

general obligation bond (GO)

A municipal debt obligation on which interest and principal are guaranteed by the full financial resources and taxing power of the issuer. This broad promise makes a general obligation bond of higher quality than issues secured by a particular project or a more limited guarantee. Also called full-faith-and-credit bond. See also revenue bond.

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