An isthmus is a land bridge bordered on both sides by water that connects two larger bodies of land. A narrow strip of land with sea on either side. (dictionary.com) An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas usually with water on either side. Of note, the Isthmus of Corinth connects the peninsula of Peloponnese with the rest of the Greek peninsula, the Isthmus of Panama connects the continents of North and South America (the Americas), and the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt connects Africa and Asia (or Eurasia).
straight bond. Definition. Bond which will pay back the principal on its maturity date, will pay a specified amount of interest on specific dates, and does not carry a conversion privilege or other special features.
Surety Bond Definition: A guarantee made by an insurance carrier (bonding company backing the bond) that is a hybrid of insurance and credit. It is a form of insurance to the obligee (party requiring the bond protection), as they are the beneficiary that can file a claim if the bond's promise is not met.hat your bond guarantees is dependent on the bond type and the bond formâs language. While it is extremely important to understand what your bond is guaranteeing, it is beyond the scope of this article. There are thousands of different bond forms for a variety of bond types required throughout the country.