hypothecate
1to pledge to a creditor as security without delivering over; mortgage.
to put in pledge by delivery, as stocks given as security for a loan.
Origin of hypothecate
1Other words from hypothecate
- hy·poth·e·ca·tion [hahy-poth-i-key-shuhn], /haɪˌpɒθ ɪˈkeɪ ʃən/, noun
- hy·poth·e·ca·tor, noun
Words Nearby hypothecate
Other definitions for hypothecate (2 of 2)
an uncommon variant of hypothesize.
Origin of hypothecate
2Other words from hypothecate
- hy·poth·e·cat·er, noun
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How to use hypothecate in a sentence
The lyrics were in the true Indian language, which made it very difficult for any of the cribbers of the time to hypothecate it.
Nat Goodwin's Book | Nat C. GoodwinShe would get Carmen to hypothecate her own interest in this new company, if necessary.
Carmen Ariza | Charles Francis StockingHe will not repudiate a promise to pay while he has money in bank or securities to hypothecate.
The Pride of Palomar | Peter B. KyneIt was impossible to hypothecate mining securities of any description in Nevada or San Francisco.
My Adventures with Your Money | George Graham RiceFor it must be clearly understood that Paul is not asking us to fancy, or imagine, or hypothecate.
The Theology of Holiness | Dougan Clark
British Dictionary definitions for hypothecate
/ (haɪˈpɒθɪˌkeɪt) /
(tr) law to pledge (personal property or a ship) as security for a debt without transferring possession or title
to allocate the revenue raised by a tax for a specified purpose: See also bottomry
Origin of hypothecate
1Derived forms of hypothecate
- hypothecation, noun
- hypothecator, noun
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