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hypothecary

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hy⋅poth⋅e⋅car⋅y

[hahy-poth-i-ker-ee, hi-]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to a hypothec.
2. created or secured by a hypothec.

Origin:
1650–60; hypothec + -ary
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Main Entry: hy·poth·e·cary
Pronunciation: hi-'pä-th&-"ker-E, hI-
Function: adjective
in the civil law of Louisiana : of or relating to an obligation, right, or security in property of a debtor given to a creditor by contract or by operation of law without transfer of possession or title to the creditor
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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