Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. records (documents)
9. [records by form or function]
10. legal documents
11. legal instruments
12. bonds (legal records)

Anotations

Scope note:

Guarantees provided by a bonding or surety agency to the principle shareholder of a construction project on behalf of a contractor. These bonds cover payment for equipment, labor, goods and services in the event that the contractor fails to pay for them under the terms of a contract.