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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

hypothecate

/hɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does hypothecate mean?

verb

to assume or suppose something to be true for the sake of argument or explanation, or to use something as security for a loan.

Example

"The lawyer hypothecated the defendant's assets to secure the loan."

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