hypothecation
[hahy-poth-i-key-shuhn]
/ haɪˌpɒθ ɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
lien
Synonyms
STRONG
Example Sentences
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"Hypothecation, allocating taxes raised to specific purposes, can make absolutely clear where tax money is being spent," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2017