Registered Security

/ˈrɛdʒɪstərd sɪˈkjʊərəti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A security interest that is formally recorded with a governmental or authorized registry, establishing public notice of the holder's rights in the security.
    The creditor perfected its claim by filing a registered security with the appropriate government agency.

Forms

  • registered security
  • registered securities

Commentary

A registered security must be distinguished from unregistered or bearer securities; registration often confers priority and enforceability advantages.

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