Etymology & Historical Origin - Millicent. Millicent is a name adopted by the English from the Norman-French after the Conquest of 1066. Introduced as Milisende, the Old French (Frankish) form of the Germanic Amalswinthe, the name is ultimately derived from the elements âamalâ meaning âwork, laborâ and âswinthâ meaning âstrengthâ.
Debt Issue. What is a 'Debt Issue'. A debt issue is a fixed corporate or government obligation, such as a bond or debenture. A debt issue is a financial obligation that allows the issuer to raise funds by promising to repay the lender at a certain point in the future and in accordance with the terms of the contract.
Debt Types. There are three distinct types of debt that can be issued by local government. General obligation (GO) debt is secured by the full faith and credit of the local government issuing the debt. The municipality pledges its tax revenues unconditionally to pay the interest and principal on the debt as it matures.