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Definition bail-in in British English

bail-in noun

noun
1

the process of saving a bank by making it use up its internal resources first

Example

A bail-in takes place before a bankruptcy and under current proposals, regulators would have the power to impose losses on bondholders while leaving untouched other creditors of similar stature, such as derivatives counterparties.

Example

Germany has pushed for depositors in Cypriot banks to help pay for the rescue, a process known as a "bail-in".

Definition bail-in in British English