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.
The U.S. Treasury Department regularly borrows to finance the Federal Government's debt. The public debt of the United States doubled from $8.68 trillion in 2006 to $17.35 trillion in 2013. Approximately two-thirds of that debt is held in Treasury bills, notes, and bonds or treasuries..