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swaption
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swap·tion  (swpshn)
n.
An option giving the buyer the right to enter into a swap agreement by a specified date.

[Blend of swap and option.]

swaption [ˈswɒpʃən]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) another name for swap [4]


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