noun
the state of being free from danger or injury
Examples
- we support the armed services in the name of national security
noun
defense against financial failure
Synonyms
Examples
- financial independence
- his pension gave him security in his old age
- insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
noun
freedom from anxiety or fear
Examples
- the watch dog gave her a feeling of security
noun
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment
Synonyms
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- the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
- he held several valuable securities
noun
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
Synonyms
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- bankers are reluctant to lend without good security
noun
a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers
Synonyms
security department
Examples
- the head of security was a former policeman
noun
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
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noun
an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in
Synonyms
security system
security measure
noun
measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.
Synonyms
security measures
Examples
- military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising