verb
hypothecate
Hypothecate (verb) means to pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
verb
1
To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
2
To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure.
3
To designate in advance the specific purpose of expenditure for government revenues (especially taxes).
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Etymology
From Latin hypothecatus, past participle of hypotheco, hypothecare. This was in turn derived from Ancient Greek ὑποθήκη (hupothḗkē, “pledge”), from the verb ὑποτίθημι (hupotíthēmi, “to pledge as surety”).
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What is the meaning of hypothecate?
"hypothecate" (verb) means to pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
What are the different meanings of hypothecate?
"hypothecate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage; 2. To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure; 3. To designate in advance the specific purpose of expenditure for government revenues (especially taxes).