hypothec

Noun

Meaning

A landlord's right, independently of stipulation, over the stocking (cattle, implements, etc.), and crops of his tenant, as security for payment of rent.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

association gage guard lien guaranty security faith bond insurance guarantee pawn hostage pledge assurance mortgage
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Antonyms

rejection deny denial ready money

Related terms

hypothecate

Phrases with the word

hypothec deed deed of hypothec

Close letter words and terms

hypothallic hypothallus hypothamnolic acid hypothec deed hypotheca hypothecal