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- Fin [m1]1. a tradable financial asset, for example, a bond, stock, a share, or a warrant2. the collateral for a loan or other borrowing
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Security — is the condition of being protected against danger, loss, and criminals. In the general sense, security is a concept similar to safety. The nuance between the two is an added emphasis on being protected from dangers that originate from outside.… … Wikipedia
Security — Se*cu ri*ty, n.; pl. {Securities}. [L. securitas: cf. F. s[ e]curit[ e]. See {Secure}, and cf. {Surety}.] 1. The condition or quality of being secure; secureness. Specifically: (a) Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
security — /si kyoor i tee/, n., pl. securities, adj. n. 1. freedom from danger, risk, etc.; safety. 2. freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt; well founded confidence. 3. something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. 4. freedom from financial… … Universalium
Security — Das Wort Security (vom englischen security für „Sicherheit“) steht für: die weltgrößte Messe für Sicherheits und Brandschutztechnik in Essen, siehe Security (Messe) ein Album von Peter Gabriel, siehe Security (Album) als Anglizismus ein anderer… … Deutsch Wikipedia
security — 1. Measures taken by a military unit, activity, or installation to protect itself against all acts designed to, or which may, impair its effectiveness. 2. A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of protective measures that … Military dictionary
security — noun (plural ties) Date: 15th century 1. the quality or state of being secure: as a. freedom from danger ; safety b. freedom from fear or anxiety c. freedom from the prospect of being laid off < job security > 2. a. some … New Collegiate Dictionary
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