dead pledge

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Synonyms: dead-pledge

Antonyms: dead-pledge

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical|legal}} The [[conveyance]] of an [[estate]] to another for [[money]] borrowed, to be held by him until the [[debt]] is paid out of the [[rent]]s and [[profit]]s.

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