minibond means A credit-linked note. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 94 out of 100.
Etymology
From mini- + bond. The sense "credit-linked note" derives from the brand name Minibond, under which these were marketed by Lehman Brothers prior to the fall of 2008.
noun
- A credit-linked note.“The Hong Kong Association of Banks confirmed that the association has stopped buying back Lehman Brothers' minibonds as the legal risk keeps increasing.”
- A relatively small bond issue.“Failing that, consideration would have to be given this fall to a minibond to address short term needs.”