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hypothecate

UK
/haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/
US
/haɪˈpɑːθɪkeɪt/

Translations

hypothecateverb
hypothecated
Past Simple
hypothecated
Past Participle
hypothecating
Gerund
UK
/haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/
US
/haɪˈpɑːθɪkeɪt/
hypothéquerDroit, finance.
The company decided to hypothecate its assets to secure the loan.
L'entreprise a décidé d'hypothéquer ses actifs pour garantir le prêt.
affecterÉconomie, finances publiques.
The chancellor promised to hypothecate the proceeds of the fuel duty to improvements in public transport.
Le chancelier a promis d'affecter le produit de la taxe sur le carburant à l'amélioration des transports publics.
Additional translations
hypothétiserPeu courant.
Synonyms
pledge
mortgage
secure
collateralize

Definitions

hypothecateverb
To pledge something as security without transferring title or possession.
The company decided to hypothecate its assets to secure the loan.
To make an assumption or hypothesis.
The scientist began to hypothecate about the possible outcomes of the experiment.
(chiefly British, finance) To allocate or earmark (a tax or public revenue) for a specific purpose.
The chancellor promised to hypothecate the proceeds of the fuel duty to improvements in public transport.
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