Hypothecations

/ˌhaɪpəθɪˈkeɪʃənz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of hypothecation, referring to instances of pledging assets as security without transferring possession.
    The company made several hypothecations of its inventory to secure different loans.

Forms

  • hypothecation

Commentary

Hypothecation differs from pledge in that possession remains with the debtor; definitions should clarify this distinction.

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