hypothecate
LEGAL RIGHT OVER A DEBTOR'S PROPERTY
Hypothecation; Hypothication; Hypothecate; Hypothetical dedication; Hypothecated; Rehypothecation; Law of Hypothecs; Hypotheca; Letter of hypothecation; Letters of hypothecation
v. from Greek for "pledge," a generic term for using property to secure payment of a loan, which includes mortgages, pledges and putting up collateral, while the borrower retains possession.
See also: secured transaction