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hypothecate

Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

Definition of hypothecate

verb

[with object]

pledge (money) by law to a specific purpose: she arranged to hypothecate her half of the equity to pay for the charter (as adjective hypothecated)a hypothecated tax