hypothecation — I noun collateral, contract of mortgage, contract of pledge, creation of a lien, guarantee, lien, mortgage, pledge, security associated concepts: hypothecated property II index charge (lien), cloud (incum … Law dictionary
Hypothecation — Hy*poth e*ca tion, n. [LL. hypothecatio.] 1. (Civ. Law) The act or contract by which property is hypothecated; a right which a creditor has in or to the property of his debtor, in virtue of which he may cause it to be sold and the price… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hypothecation — See also hypothec. The original use of the word hypothecation was for a pledge of property as collateral for a debt without transfer of possession to the party making the loan. The arrangement is common with modern mortgages the borrower retains… … Wikipedia
hypothecation — (1) An archaic term for pledging that did not involve either possession or title transfer. (2) Any pledge of an asset as collateral for a debt. (An uncommon but correct usage.) (3) The pledge of marketable securities or deposits to secure a loan… … Financial and business terms
hypothecation — 1) An authority given to a banker, usually as a letter of hypothecation, to enable the bank to sell goods that have been pledged to them as security for a loan. It applies when the bank is unable to obtain the goods themselves. The goods have… … Accounting dictionary
hypothecation — 1) An authority given to a banker, usually as a letter of hypothecation, to enable the bank to sell goods that have been pledged (see pledge) to them as security for a loan. It applies when the bank is unable to obtain the goods themselves. The… … Big dictionary of business and management
hypothecation — hə̇ˌpäthəˈkāshən, (ˌ)hīˌ noun ( s) Etymology: Medieval Latin hypothecation , hypothecatio, from hypothecatus (past participle) + Latin ion , io ion 1. Roman, civil, & maritime law : the act or contract by which property (as real property) is… … Useful english dictionary
hypothecation certificate — noun : a certificate attached to a bill of exchange empowering the holder to dispose of merchandise if payment or acceptance is refused called also letter of hypothecation … Useful english dictionary
hypothecation — noun see hypothecate I … New Collegiate Dictionary
hypothecation — See hypothecate. * * * … Universalium
