borg — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bondsman noun A person who provides a bond guaranteeing that someone will appear in court, often for a fee.
- caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- deposit noun A sum of money paid into a bank account, or an initial partial payment made to secure a purchase.
- escrow noun Money or property held by a neutral third party until agreed conditions are met.
- surety noun A guarantee or promise, especially one to cover someone else's debt or obligation if they fail to pay it.
Senses
borg is used for these senses in English:
- bondsman Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.
- caution Security; guaranty; bail.
- deposit A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit
- surety (legal) One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.
caution — full definition
- noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
- verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.