SECURITY
Definition:
- [noun] the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security"
- [noun] a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends; "he held several valuable securities"
Synonyms: certificate
- [noun] a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers; "the head of security was a former policeman"
Synonyms: department
- [noun] measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising"
Synonyms: measures
- [noun] defense against financial failure; financial independence; "his pension gave him security in his old age"; "insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness"
Synonyms: protection
- [noun] freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
- [noun] an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
Synonyms: system, measures
- [noun] property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation; "bankers are reluctant to lend without good security"
Synonyms: surety
- [noun] a guarantee that an obligation will be met
Synonyms: surety
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Related Words:
- peace, public security
- secureness
- protection, shelter
- government security, agency security
- mortgage-backed security
- registered security
- scrip
- stock certificate, stock
- bond, bond certificate
- zero-coupon security
- partnership certificate
- proprietorship certificate
- convertible, convertible security
- letter security
- listed security
- unlisted security, over the counter security, OTC security
- easy street
- hedge, hedging
- insurance
- confidence
- deposit
- earnest
- recognizance, recognisance
- warrant, stock warrant, stock-purchase warrant
