hypothecate

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Synonyms: hypothecator, hypothecated, hypotheca, hypothecary, rehypothecate, hypothecates, hypothecal

Antonyms: hypothecator, hypothecated, hypotheca, hypothecary, rehypothecate, hypothecates, hypothecal

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To pledge (something) as surety for a loan; to [[pawn]], [[mortgage]].
2. {{lb|en|politics|British}} To designate a new tax or tax increase for a specific expenditure.
3. {{lb|en|Australia}} To designate in advance the specific purpose of expenditure for government revenues (especially taxes).

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