Definition of HYPOTHECATION

hypothecation

Plural: hypothecations

Noun

  • The use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc.
  • A tax levied for a specific expenditure.

Origin / Etymology

From hypothecate + -ion. From Latin hypothecatio, from hypotheco (“I pledge as collateral”), from Greek.

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