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security — /sɪ kjυərɪti/ noun 1. the fact of being protected against attack ♦ office security the act of protecting an office against theft 2. the fact of being kept secret ♦ security in this office is nil nothing can be kept secret in this office 3. a… … Dictionary of banking and finance
debt security — see security Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. debt security … Law dictionary
debt securities — This term has a number of meanings depending on the context in which it is used: • Generally, a debenture, a government and public security or a warrant which confers a right in respect of an investment in a debenture or government and public… … Law dictionary
Security — Se*cu ri*ty, n.; pl. {Securities}. [L. securitas: cf. F. s[ e]curit[ e]. See {Secure}, and cf. {Surety}.] 1. The condition or quality of being secure; secureness. Specifically: (a) Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Security interest — A security interest is a property interest created by agreement or by operation of law over assets to secure the performance of an obligation, usually the payment of a debt.[1] It gives the beneficiary of the security interest certain… … Wikipedia
Debt — For other uses, see Debt (disambiguation). Personal finance Credit and debt Pawnbroker Student loan Employment contract … Wikipedia
For-profit education — (also known as the education services industry or proprietary education) refers to educational institutions operated by private, profit seeking businesses. There are two major types of for profit schools. One type is known as an educational… … Wikipedia
security — /si kyoor i tee/, n., pl. securities, adj. n. 1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety. 2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well founded confidence. 3. something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. 4. freedom from financial… … Universalium
security — Common or preferred stock; a bond of a corporation, government, or quasi government body. Chicago Board of Trade glossary Piece of paper that proves ownership of stocks, bonds, and other investments. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary Amount that… … Financial and business terms
Security — Piece of paper that proves ownership of stocks, bonds and other investments. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * security se‧cu‧ri‧ty [sɪˈkjʊərti ǁ ˈkjʊr ] noun securities PLURALFORM 1. [uncountable] actions to keep someone or something… … Financial and business terms
