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give as security for a debt — index pledge (deposit) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
transfer of property as security for a debt — index mortgage Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
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
security — se·cur·i·ty /si kyu̇r ə tē/ n pl ties 1 a: something (as a mortgage or collateral) that is provided to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation used his property as security for a loan b: surety see also … Law dictionary
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 interest — see interest 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. security interest … 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 (finance) — This article is about the negotiable instrument. For the legal right given to a creditor by a borrower, see Security interest. Securities Securities Bond … Wikipedia
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
