hypothecary

[ hahy-poth-i-ker-ee, hi- ]

/ haɪˈpɒθ ɪˌkɛr i, hɪ- /

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adjective

of or relating to a hypothec.

created or secured by a hypothec.

Nearby words

hypothalamohypophysial portal system, hypothalamus, hypothallus, hypothec, hypotheca, hypothecary, hypothecate, hypothecium, hypothenar, hypothenuse, hypothermal

Origin of hypothecary

First recorded in 1650–60; hypothec + -ary

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Examples from the Web for hypothecary

The governor also said that it would pay in Chilln to found a hypothecary agricultural bank.
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