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se·cu·ri·ty
n. pl. se·cu·ri·ties
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Freedom from risk or danger; safety.
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Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear;
confidence.
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Something that gives or assures safety,
as: a. A group or department of private
guards: Call building security if a visitor acts suspicious. b. Measures
adopted by a government to prevent espionage, sabotage, or
attack. c. Measures adopted, as by a business
or homeowner, to prevent a crime such as burglary or assault: Security
was lax at the firm's smaller plant. d. Measures
adopted to prevent escape: Security in the prison is
very tight.
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Something deposited or given as assurance
of the fulfillment of an obligation; a pledge.
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One who undertakes to fulfill the obligation
of another; a surety.
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A document indicating ownership or creditorship;
a stock certificate or bond.
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