hypotheca

Noun

Meaning

An obligation by which property of a debtor was made over to his creditor in security of his debt.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pignus emphyteusis depositum commodatum mutuum mancipatio literal contracts in roman law sponsio ususfructus emptio venditio locatio conductio nomen transcriptitium stipulatio

Anagrams

echopathy

Examples

This is used by each daughter cell as the larger frustule (or epitheca) into which a second, small frustule (or hypotheca) is constructed. Source: Internet

The dinoflagellate is separated into an upper portion called the epitheca (C) where the apical horn resides (E) and a lower portion called the hypotheca (D). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hypothamnolic acid hypothec hypothec deed hypothecal hypothecarily hypothecary