Something that secures.
Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
A guarantee.
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.
Freedom from apprehension.
A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.ᵂ
An object used for guarding.
The ridges on the inside of a lock, or the incisions on a key.
The action of a watchman; monitoring, surveillance (usually in phrases keep ward etc.)
A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
A part of a hospital, with beds, where patients reside.
A section or subdivision of a prison.
An enchantment or spell placed over a designated area or social unit, that prevents any tresspasser from entering; approaching; or even being able to locate said protected premises or demographic.
A guarding or defensive motion or position.
Land tenure through military service.
Guardianship, especially of a child or prisoner.
A warden; a guard; a guardian or watchman.
An area of a castle, corresponding to a circuit of the walls.
An administrative division of a borough, city or council.
A minor looked after by a guardian.
A division of a forest.
To defend, to protect.
To be vigilant; to keep guard.
To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches (usually followed by off)
To act on the defensive with a weapon.
To keep in safety, to watch over, to guard.