Collateraliz
/kəˈlætərəlaɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To provide or secure (a loan or credit) with collateral.
The lender agreed to collateralize the loan with the borrower's property.
Forms
- collateralizes
- collateralized
- collateralizing
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Commentary
Typically used in finance and secured lending, collateralize involves legally attaching assets as security; ensure clarity on the type of collateral and conditions in drafting.
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