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Definition 2024
hypothecary
hypothecary
English
Adjective
hypothecary (not comparable)
- Of, pertaining to, or arising from hypothecation, the pledging of property or mortgage as surety for a loan
- hypothecary action
Noun
hypothecary (plural hypothecaries)
- (law) The holder of a hypothec, or pledge
Synonyms
- hypothecatee
See also
- Words that resemble hypothecary closely, but have unrelated meanings, include hypothecal and apothecary.