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- Latin · borrowed fromhypothēcātiō
- English todayhypothecation
From Latin hypothēcātiō, from hypothēcō (“to pledge as collateral”), from Ancient Greek. Equivalent to hypothecate + -ion.
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hypothecation
Today it means: The use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc. Full definition →
Latin hypothēcātiō