security
/səˈkjʊɹ.ɪti/ noun B1- The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially. · Chad always carries a gun for his own security.· The pink blanket gives little Mary lots of security.
- Something that secures.
- An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order. · Pamela works in security.
- Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
- Freedom from apprehension.
- A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock or any of various classes of bond.
- Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
- Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan. · Near-synonym: collateral
Plural securities
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This was the plan which had appealed to him to afford the best chance of his security.
“And you, sire, prevent me from sleeping with your security.”
It was not until Lestrade succeeded in getting his hand inside his neckcloth and half-strangling him that we made him realize that his struggles were of no avail; and even then we felt no security until we had pinioned his feet as well as his hands.
We had no feeling of security unless our doors were locked.”
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