A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.
Anything left behind on a surface.
That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.
A place of deposit; a depository.
Money placed in an account.
A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit
To put money or funds into an account.
To lay down; to place; to put.
To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.
To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.
To lay aside; to rid oneself of.
A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation.
One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein.
A substitute; a hostage.
Evidence; confirmation; warrant.
Certainty.
That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security.