Hypothecate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), hy·poth·e·cat·ed, hy·poth·e·cat·ing.
  1. to pledge to a creditor as security without delivering over; mortgage.
  2. to put in pledge by delivery, as stocks given as security for a loan.
verb (used with or without object), hy·poth·e·cat·ed, hy·poth·e·cat·ing.
  1. an uncommon variant of hypothesize.
verb
  1. to pledge (personal property or a ship) as security for a debt without transferring possession or title
  2. to allocate the revenue raised by a tax for a specified purpose
Hypothecate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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