HYPOTHECATE


Meaning of HYPOTHECATE in English

[ hʌɪ'pɒθɪkeɪt ]

■ verb pledge (money) by law to a specific purpose.

Derivatives

hypothecation noun

Origin

C17: from med. L. hypothecat- , hypothecare 'give as a pledge', based on Gk hupothēkē 'deposit'.

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