general debtglossary / general debt A governmental body’s debt that is legally payable from general revenues and is backed by the full faith and credit of the governmental body. [Cases: Municipal Corporations 894. C.J.S. Municipal Corporations §§ 1634, 1934.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Johnny,毕业于新加坡知名法学院,专注翻译各类与劳动、雇佣和福利有关的法律文件。