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hypothecate

to pledge property as security for a debt without giving up possession or title. The pledged property is said to be hypothecated. For example, a savings or trust account that is pledged or assigned as collateral for a loan is called a hypothecated account.

Source : U.S. Department of the Treasury

Language : English

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