Mortgages
/ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal instruments creating a security interest in real property to secure repayment of a loan.
The bank holds the mortgages on several residential properties in the area.
Forms
- mortgage
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Commentary
"Mortgages" is the plural form of "mortgage," referring collectively to such security devices; definitions appear under the singular base term.
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