Associations to the word «Hypothecate»

Wiktionary

HYPOTHECATE, verb. (transitive) To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to pawn, mortgage.
HYPOTHECATE, verb. (politics) (British) To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure

Dictionary definition

HYPOTHECATE, verb. Pledge without delivery or title of possession.
HYPOTHECATE, verb. To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps".

Wise words

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