hypothecary

== English == === Adjective === hypothecary (not comparable) Of, pertaining to, or arising from hypothecation, the pledging of property or mortgage as surety for a loan ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === hypothecary (plural hypothecaries) (law) The holder of a hypothec, or pledge Synonym: hypothecatee === See also === Not to be confused with hypothecal or apothecary.