hypothecation

hypothecation
/haɪˌpɒθə'keɪʃ(ə)n/ noun
1. an arrangement in which property such as securities is used as collateral for a loan, but without transferring legal ownership to the lender (as opposed to a mortgage, where the lender holds the title to the property)
2. an action of earmarking money derived from certain sources for certain related expenditure, as when investing taxes from private cars or petrol sales solely on public transport

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  • 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

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  • hypothecation — See hypothecate. * * * …   Universalium

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