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| se·cu·ri·ty [ sə kyrətee ] (plural se·cu·ri·ties) |
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1. state or feeling of safety: the state or feeling of being safe and protected
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2. freedom from worries of loss: the assurance that something of value will not be taken away
 job security
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3. something giving assurance: something that provides a sense of protection against loss, attack, or harm
 the security of knowing that the vehicle has been thoroughly checked
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4. safety: protection against attack from without or subversion from within
 a matter of national security
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5. precautions to maintain safety: precautions taken to keep somebody or something safe from crime, attack, or danger
 security measures
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6. guards: people or an organization entrusted with the job of protecting somebody or something, especially a building or institution, against crime
 If you don't leave, I'll call security.
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7. asset deposited to guarantee repayment: something pledged to guarantee fulfillment of an obligation, especially an asset guaranteeing repayment of a loan that becomes the property of the creditor if the loan is not repaid
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8. guarantor: somebody who pledges to fulfill somebody else's obligation should that person fail to do so
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9. financial instrument: a tradable document that shows evidence of debt or ownership, e.g. a stock certificate or bond
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