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collateral

noun

kəˈlæt.ər.əl

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

something pledged as security for repayment of a loan

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

He used his house as collateral for the bank loan.

collateral damage

security, guarantee, pledge, assurance

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security, guarantee, pledge

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security, guarantee, pledge, assurance

unsecured loan, risky investment, liability, unsecured, risk

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unsecured loan, risky investment, liability

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unsecured, risk

post collateral, offer collateral, collateral loan, collateral damage

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorou...

Being present everywhere or widespread existence.

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leadi...

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.