Business Definition for: accelerate (a debt)
accelerate (a debt)
recognize the full amount of a loan to be due after certain default.
Example:
See also
acceleration clause
Related Terms:
provision contained in a bond indenture requiring that in an event of default any remaining interest and principal become immediately due and payable.
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