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hypothecary

/hɪpəˈθɛkəri/ noun · British & US
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What does hypothecary mean?

noun

A hypothecary is a person who deals with mortgages or other forms of security on property. It can also refer to a person who is skilled in the law of hypothecs.

Example

"The hypothecary carefully reviewed the mortgage documents before approving the loan."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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