hypothecation

== English == === Etymology === From hypothecate +‎ -ion. From Latin hypothecatio, from hypotheco (“I pledge as collateral”), from Greek. === Noun === hypothecation (countable and uncountable, plural hypothecations) The use of property, or an existing mortgage, as security for a loan, etc. Hyponym: rehypothecation (British) A tax levied for a specific expenditure. ==== Derived terms ==== rehypothecation ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====