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zajištění — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • collateral noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
  • hedge noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
  • security noun The state of being safe from danger, harm, or threat.

Senses

zajištění is used for these senses in English:

  • collateral (finance) A security or guarantee (usually an asset) pledged for the repayment of a loan if one cannot procure enough funds to repay.
  • hedge A barrier (often consisting of a line of persons or objects) to protect someone or something from harm.
  • security (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

collateral — full definition

  1. noun An asset pledged as security for a loan, which the lender can claim if the borrower fails to repay.
  2. adj Secondary or incidental, alongside the main effect or target.

hedge — full definition

  1. noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
  2. noun A financial move made to reduce or offset the risk of a loss elsewhere.
  3. noun A vague or noncommittal statement made to avoid being pinned down.
  4. verb To avoid giving a straight answer or firm commitment.

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