Treasury Bill Definition

Treasury Bill

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A negotiable debt obligation issued by the U.S. government and backed by its full faith and credit, having a maturity of one year or less. Exempt from state and local taxes. also called Bill or T-Bill or U.S. Treasury Bill.

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