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- Underwrite
- 1) To agree to pay an obligation which may arise from an insurance policy. 2) To guarantee purchase of all shares of stock or bonds being issued by a corporation, including an agreement to purchase by the underwriter if the public does not buy all the shares or bonds. 3) To guarantee by investment in a business or project.
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