The state of being held as security for a loan, or as a pledge.
A gallery.
Someone who is being manipulated or used to some end.
An instance of pawning something.
A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
The most numerous chess piece, or a similar piece in a similar game. In chess, each side starts with eight; moves are only forward, and attacks are only diagonally or en passant.
To give as security on a loan of money; especially, to deposit (something) at a pawn shop.
To pledge; to stake or wager.
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
A guarantee.
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
Something that secures.
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
Freedom from apprehension.
A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.ᵂ