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
- 1983, Brian Reginald Bamford, The Law of Shipping and Carriage in South Africa‎, page 24:
  Their only real advantage now is that the hypothecary can obtain an order of attachment, […]

Synonyms

hypothecatee

See also

Not to be confused with hypothecal or apothecary.

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