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Meaning of hypothecate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hypothecate

Pronunciation:/hʌɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.

  2. To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hypothecate

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