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(noun) security
a guarantee that an obligation will be met
(noun) guarantor, warranter, warrantor
one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
(noun) hostage
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
(noun) security
property that your creditor can claim in case you default on your obligation
bankers are reluctant to lend without good security