hypothecate
/haɪˈpɑθəkeɪt/
verb
- To pledge something as collateral or security for a loan, without giving up possession of it.
- The company decided to hypothecate its inventory to secure additional funding.
- The farmer hypothecated his future harvest to get a loan for new equipment.
- Many homeowners hypothecate their property when they take out a mortgage.
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