security

English

/sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/, /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
  • (countable) Something that secures.
  • An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
  • (legal) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
  • (legal) Freedom from apprehension.
  • (finance) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.
  • (finance) Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
  • (finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
  • A guarantee.
  • (obsolete) Carelessness; negligence.

Etymology

Suffix from English secure inherited from Middle English securite derived from Middle French securité derived from Latin sēcūritās, sēcūrus (secure, carefree, careless, without care, safe, unconcerned, unworried, worryless), cura (care, cure, medical attendance).

Origin

Latin

cura

Gloss

care, cure, medical attendance

Concept
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The body

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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