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| 1. | [ noun ] the state of being free from danger or injury | |
| Examples: | "we support the armed services in the name of national security" |
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| Related terms: | insecurity safety protection peace secureness | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (finance,writing) a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends | |
| Synonyms: | certificate | |
| Examples: | "he held several valuable securities" |
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| Related terms: | legal_document bond stock_certificate zero-coupon_security scrip registered_security letter_security partnership_certificate proprietorship_certificate convertible mortgage-backed_security listed_security government_security unlisted_security certify | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (work) a department responsible for the security of the institutions property and workers | |
| Synonyms: | security_department | |
| Examples: | "the head of security was a former policeman" |
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| Related terms: | department | |
| 4. | [ noun ] measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. | |
| Synonyms: | security_measures | |
| Examples: | "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" |
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| Related terms: | precaution | |
| 5. | [ noun ] defense against financial failure; financial independence | |
| Synonyms: | protection | |
| Examples: | "his pension gave him security in his old age" "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness" |
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| Related terms: | asset assets insurance easy_street hedge | |
| 6. | [ noun ] freedom from anxiety or fear | |
| Examples: | "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security" |
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| Related terms: | fearlessness confidence | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (physics) an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in | |
| Synonyms: | security_measures security_system | |
| Related terms: | electrical_device | |
| 8. | [ noun ] property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation | |
| Synonyms: | surety | |
| Examples: | "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security" |
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| Related terms: | transferred_property earnest recognizance collateral stock-purchase_warrant deposit | |
| 9. | [ noun ] a guarantee that an obligation will be met | |
| Synonyms: | surety | |
| Related terms: | guarantee | |
| Similar spelling: |
secured |
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