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Definitions

1. the amount of money on which one is currently paying or receiving interest.

2. the face value of a note, stock, bond, etc.

3. a person who hires or authorizes an agent to act on his behalf.

4. that person responsible for fulfilling an obligation such as payment of a debt as distinguished from the person who endorses, cosigns., or acts as surety on it.