Meaning of the word debenture in English

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debenture

US /dɪˈben.tʃɚ/
UK /dɪˈben.tʃər/

Noun

a long-term security yielding a fixed rate of interest, issued by a company and secured against assets but without a charge on specific assets

Example:
The company issued new debentures to raise capital for expansion.
Investing in debentures can provide a stable income stream.