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hypothecate

Syllabification: (hy·poth·e·cate)
Pronunciation: /həˈpäTHiˌkāt, hī-/
Definition of hypothecate

verb

[with object]
  • pledge (money) by law to a specific purpose.

Derivatives

hypothecation

Pronunciation: /həˌpäTHiˈkāSHən, hī-/
noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from medieval Latin hypothecat- 'given as a pledge', from the verb hypothecare, based on Greek hupothēkē

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