security
IPA: sɪkjˈʊrʌti
noun
- (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
- (countable) Something that secures.
- An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
- (law) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
- (law) Freedom from apprehension.
- (finance, often in the plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.ᵂ
- (finance) Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
- (finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
- A guarantee.
- (obsolete) Carelessness; negligence.
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Examples of "security" in Sentences
- He violated the security acts.
- It is for safety, security and wholesomeness aspects.
- The security fence keeps the wisent herds physically and genetically separated.
- Institute for the protection and the security of the citizen is now established.
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