hypothecator

/haɪˈpɑθəˌkeɪtər/
noun
  1. A person who pledges property as security for a loan without giving up possession of the property.
    • The hypothecator must sign the agreement to secure the debt.
    • The hypothecator agreed to use his house as collateral for the business loan.
    • As a hypothecator, she kept her car while the bank held a claim on it.
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