Meaning Of Security

n.

The condition or quality of being secure; secureness.

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Freedom from apprehension, anxiety, or care; confidence of power of safety; hence, assurance; certainty.

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Hence, carelessness; negligence; heedlessness.

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Freedom from risk; safety.

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That which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense.

n.

Something given, deposited, or pledged, to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation, the performance of a contract, the payment of a debt, or the like; surety; pledge.

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One who becomes surety for another, or engages himself for the performance of another's obligation.

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An evidence of debt or of property, as a bond, a certificate of stock, etc.; as, government securities.