Definition of Hypothecate

to pledge property as security for a debt

Examples of Hypothecate in a sentence

To get their son out of jail, the family had to hypothecate their property in lieu of a cash bond.  🔊

Because the woman’s credit was not up to par, she had to hypothecate her farmland in order to get a loan.  🔊

Pledging their first home as security, the family had to hypothecate the house in order to get a second mortgage.  🔊

The title loan required the borrower to hypothecate his car title until the balance and interest were returned.  🔊

Settling for less than friendly loan terms, the debtor was required to hypothecate all of her furniture as collateral for repayment.  🔊

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