Definition of security

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Security (n.) Something given, deposited, or pledged, to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation, the performance of a contract, the payment of a debt, or the like; surety; pledge..

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Surety :: Surety (n.) Security against loss or damage; security for payment, or for the performance of some act..
Palladium :: Palladium (n.) Hence: That which affords effectual protection or security; a sateguard; as, the trial by jury is the palladium of our civil rights..
Shadow :: Shadow (n.) A shaded place; shelter; protection; security.
Wage :: Wage (v. t.) To give security for the performance of.
Pawn :: Pawn (n.) Anything delivered or deposited as security, as for the payment of money borrowed, or of a debt; a pledge. See Pledge, n., 1..
Aventine :: Aventine (n.) A post of security or defense.
Insecurity :: Insecurity (n.) The state of feeling insecure; uncertainty; want of confidence.
Gage :: Gage (n.) A pledge or pawn; something laid down or given as a security for the performance of some act by the person depositing it, and forfeited by nonperformance; security..
Warrant :: Warrant (n.) That which vouches or insures for anything; guaranty; security.
Countersecure :: Countersecure (v. t.) To give additional security to or for.
Line :: Line (v. t.) To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify; as, to line works with soldiers..
Hold :: Hold (n.) A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.
Insafety :: Insafety (n.) Insecurity; danger.
Harbor :: Harbor (n.) A station for rest and entertainment; a place of security and comfort; a refuge; a shelter.
Bottomry :: Bottomry (n.) A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and sometimes the accruing freight) as security for the repayment of money advanced or lent for the use of the ship, if she terminates her voyage successfully. If the ship is lost by perils of the sea, the lender loses the money; but if the ship arrives safe, he is to receive the money lent, with the interest or premium stipulated, although it may, and
Bed :: Bed (v. t.) To lay or put in any hollow place, or place of rest and security, surrounded or inclosed; to embed; to furnish with or place upon a bed or foundation; as, to bed a stone; it was bedded on a rock..
Grith :: Grith (n.) Peace; security; agreement.
Safe-conduct :: Safe-conduct (n.) a writing, pass, or warrant of security, given to a person to enable him to travel with safety..
Asylum :: Asylum (n.) Any place of retreat and security.
Ease :: Ease (n.) Freedom from care, solicitude, or anything that annoys or disquiets; tranquillity; peace; comfort; security; as, ease of mind..
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