demand debt

[/dɪˈmænd det/]
nounpl: demand debts
dívida à vista
1. A debt that is payable immediately upon request by the creditor, without a fixed maturity date
The bank classified the loan as a demand debt after the borrower failed to make payments.
O banco classificou o empréstimo como dívida à vista após o mutuário deixar de fazer pagamentos.
2. In finance and accounting, a liability that must be settled on demand rather than at a specific future date
Demand debts are typically shown as current liabilities on the balance sheet.
As dívidas à vista são tipicamente apresentadas como passivos circulantes no balanço patrimonial.
This is primarily a financial and legal term used in banking, accounting, and corporate finance contexts. In Brazil, it is essential terminology in loan agreements and financial reporting. The concept is important for understanding cash flow management and balance sheet classification in both American and Brazilian business environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
callable debtdemand obligationpayable on demandsight debt
Antonyms / Antônimos
term debttime debtfixed maturity debt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dívida à vista
most common term in financial and legal contexts
São Paulo
dívida exigível
alternative formal term used in banking sector
Rio de Janeiro
dívida à vista
standard usage in financial institutions
Portugal
dívida à ordem
Portuguese legal and financial terminology differs slightly

Related Words

current liabilityaccounts payableshort-term debtcallable loan

Related Idioms & Phrases

call in a demand debt
demand debt comes due
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