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Security :: Security (n.) That which secures or makes safe; protection; guard; defense.

Anchor :: Anchor (n.) Fig.: That which gives stability or security; that on which we place dependence for safety.

Warrantise :: Warrantise (n.) Authority; security; warranty.

Strength :: Strength (n.) That quality which tends to secure results; effective power in an institution or enactment; security; validity; legal or moral force; logical conclusiveness; as, the strength of social or legal obligations; the strength of law; the strength of public opinion; strength of evidence; strength of argument..

Pawn :: Pawn (v. t.) To give or deposit in pledge, or as security for the payment of money borrowed; to put in pawn; to pledge; as, to pawn one's watch..

Pledge :: Pledge (n.) Anything given or considered as a security for the performance of an act; a guarantee; as, mutual interest is the best pledge for the performance of treaties..

Quiet :: Quiet (a.) Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security..

Guaranty :: Guaranty (n.) In law and common usage: An undertaking to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some contract or duty, of another, in case of the failure of such other to pay or perform; a guarantee; a warranty; a security..

Mainprise :: Mainprise (n.) Deliverance of a prisoner on security for his appearance at a day.

Garrison :: Garrison (n.) A fortified place, in which troops are quartered for its security..

Escape :: Escape (v.) To flee from and avoid; to be saved or exempt from; to shun; to obtain security from; as, to escape danger..

Hostage :: Hostage (n.) A person given as a pledge or security for the performance of the conditions of a treaty or stipulations of any kind, on the performance of which the person is to be released..

Hypothec :: Hypothec (n.) A landlord's right, independently of stipulation, over the stocking (cattle, implements, etc.), and crops of his tenant, as security for payment of rent..

Strongish :: Stronghold (n.) A fastness; a fort or fortress; fortfield place; a place of security.

Bail :: Bail (n.) The security given for the appearance of a prisoner in order to obtain his release from custody of the officer; as, the man is out on bail; to go bail for any one..

Insecurity :: Insecurity (n.) The condition or quality of being insecure; want of safety; danger; hazard; as, the insecurity of a building liable to fire; insecurity of a debt..

Double-lock :: Double-lock (v. t.) To lock with two bolts; to fasten with double security.

Hold :: Hold (n.) A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.

Incolumity :: Incolumity (n.) Safety; security.

Landed :: Landed (a.) Consisting in real estate or land; as, landed property; landed security..

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