hypothecary

English

Adjective

hypothecary (not comparable)

1. Of, pertaining to, or arising from hypothecation, the pledging of property or mortgage as surety for a loan

   hypothecary action

Noun

hypothecary (plural hypothecaries)

1. (law) The holder of a hypothec, or pledge

   Synonym: hypothecatee

   • 1983, Brian Reginald Bamford, The Law of Shipping and Carriage in South Africa‎^[1], page 24:

     Their only real advantage now is that the hypothecary can obtain an order of attachment, […]

See also

• Not to be confused with hypothecal or apothecary.