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      security
      noun
      (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
      An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
      (countable) Something that secures.
      (finance, often in the plural) A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock or any of various classes of bond.ᵂ
      (finance) Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
      (finance) Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
      (law) Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
      (law) Freedom from apprehension.
      A guarantee.
      (obsolete) Carelessness; negligence.
      Roots
      sese- · Latin · apart, asidecura-cur · Latin · care
      Synonyms for security
      protectionnsuretynsafenessnsafetynassurancensafeguardingvguardingvsurenessnguarantynsurveillancenguaranteen
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